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LB52 KHF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,164 mi
Last recorded160,164 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 KHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 160,164 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet weak

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension pivot boot splitting

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 160,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component insecure side skirt panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension pivot boot splitting

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 151,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 143,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 143,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 135,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 135,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 128,715 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 118,610 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 109,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

n/s headlight worn & scratched and only just meets min requirements.

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and perished.

oill leak from engine,

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,012 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

n/s headlight worn & scratched and only just meets min requirements.

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge and perished.

oill leak from engine,

Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,054 miles

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

n/s head light just meets min requirements lense worn

oil leaks from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,470 miles

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

oil leak from intercooler/ full under body covers fitted/

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,266 miles

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

full engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2010 86,266 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

full engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,274 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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LB52 KHF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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