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LB52 HVM

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,142 mi
Last recorded62,142 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,142 miles

front bumper slightly insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine management light on

front bumper slightly insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,663 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cuts to inner sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,421 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Wider tyres fitted to front wheels

Fail 22 Jun 2016 53,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb insecure (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 50,397 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cracks

wipers worn but does not affect drivers view

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,397 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks

wipers worn but does not affect drivers view

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 45,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,410 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 6,715 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 6,715 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 HVM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVM, 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.

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LB52 HVM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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