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LB52 HXS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

290,571 mi
Last recorded290,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 HXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 290,571 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 288,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 274,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 254,524 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 237,356 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 220,973 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 220,973 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 205,622 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 191,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 176,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 162,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 162,355 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 147,651 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 133,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 118,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 105,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,400 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 HXS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HXS, 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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What year was LB52 HXS registered?

LB52 HXS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is LB52 HXS safe to buy?

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