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LB52 FZU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,864 mi
Last recorded91,864 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres getting low

Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,864 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side and both rear tyre outer side walls startinf to crack

Fail 7 Jan 2015 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front and rear tyre outer side walls starting to crack.

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front and rear tyre outer side walls starting to crack.

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,670 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,392 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,452 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,540 miles

All tyres are perishing on the outer walls

Both front tyres wearing low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,945 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LB52 FZU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 FZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB52 FZU registered?

LB52 FZU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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