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LB53 HSA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,857 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 81,857 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,107 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,467 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,329 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,646 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,912 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,054 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 HSA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LB53 HSA, 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 LB53 HSA registered?

LB53 HSA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LB53 HSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 HSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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