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LB52 NHE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,328 mi
Last recorded47,328 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 NHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 47,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,268 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm on outside edge.

Offside front suspension strut unit damp.

Offside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,845 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded at both ends

Exra large tax disc holder attached to windscreen

Offside front tyre scrubbed silightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,321 miles

engine under tray damp/oily

various fluid leaks from pipes/hoses(futher investigation required)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,129 miles

Offside rear tyre on 2.0mm.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,503 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 23,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f lower swivel dust cover split

Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,686 miles

n/s/f side repeater pale

o/s/f lower ball joint cover split

o/s/f strut slight dampness

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jan 2006 11,046 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 NHE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

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

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