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LB53 HSE

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 127,522 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 127,159 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,298 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,298 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 106,419 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,102 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,102 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 87,178 miles

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON N/S + O/S FRONT SUSPENSION.

Fail 8 May 2013 87,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON N/S + O/S FRONT SUSPENSION.

Pass 17 May 2012 78,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,968 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 32,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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 HSE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White 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 HSE, 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 HSE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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