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LB52 OCJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 OCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,189 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,566 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,338 miles

anti polution warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,278 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,847 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 50,847 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f suspension leg weaping slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 35,250 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,020 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 OCJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

LB52 OCJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LB52 OCJ safe to buy?

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