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LC52 XMG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 114,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 110,135 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to inspect fully.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 106,663 miles

Nearside front tyre getting close to maximum legal limit of wear.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre very close to maximum legal limit of wear.

Rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,018 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 999,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,755 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 77,755 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 XMG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC52 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

LC52 XMG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is LC52 XMG safe to buy?

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