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LB53 HRJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,550 mi
Last recorded144,550 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 144,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 144,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery loose

Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,156 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 131,156 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 VR 16 in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,984 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,806 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting 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)

near/side and off/side front 215/55 VR 16 tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Fail 20 Feb 2014 119,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting 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)

near/side and off/side front 215/55 VR 16 tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2013 115,113 miles

airbag light on

both front pad wear sensors wiring damaged

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2013 115,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag light on

both front pad wear sensors wiring damaged

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2011 108,858 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 30 Dec 2011 108,858 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)

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

Oil leak

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

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,484 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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LB53 HRJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HRJ, 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 HRJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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