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LC52 WWP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,504 mi
Last recorded141,504 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 WWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,504 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 141,479 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsfo cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 137,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 135,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trailing arm metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 134,148 miles

both rear suspension cylinders weeping slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2016 134,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

both rear suspension cylinders weeping slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 132,285 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades worn

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 129,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 126,044 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 125,969 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 121,601 miles

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

engine cover insecure

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 26 Apr 2012 121,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

engine cover insecure

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,418 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 113,228 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 113,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,519 miles

front discs and pads worn

high level brake light inop

Fail 28 Apr 2009 108,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs and pads worn

high level brake light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,551 miles

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

both front discs worn

Fail 22 Apr 2008 96,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s tail light dim in operation

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,755 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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LC52 WWP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC52 WWP, 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 LC52 WWP registered?

LC52 WWP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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