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LB53 HMC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

127,692 mi
Last recorded127,692 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 127,692 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 123,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 123,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 120,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,758 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cant open from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,195 miles

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 116,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,048 miles

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

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 116,048 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,689 miles

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

Front Hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Evidence of slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 113,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Evidence of slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,093 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,825 miles

Damage to lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,194 miles

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

windscreen damaged out of swept area but not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Mar 2016 109,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

windscreen damaged out of swept area but not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

has a crack running accross bottom of windscreen

offside rear suspension bellow has slight trace of leaking

offside rear wheel makes a scraping sound when rotated (no play in bearing)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 106,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

has a crack running accross bottom of windscreen

offside rear suspension bellow has slight trace of leaking

offside rear wheel makes a scraping sound when rotated (no play in bearing)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,944 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 101,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,146 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,923 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 72,951 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/side front roadwheel has damage to inner rim

slight fluid leak at n/side front suspension

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,951 miles

n/side front roadwheel has damage to inner rim

slight fluid leak at n/side front suspension

Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 37,337 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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LB53 HMC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 LB53 HMC, 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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LB53 HMC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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