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LC53 EFB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,050 mi
Last recorded82,050 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 EFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 66,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,848 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,848 miles

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,024 miles

Nearside front suspension unit damp

Offside rear suspension unit damp

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,662 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,096 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,827 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 23,825 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,071 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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LC53 EFB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LC53 EFB, 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 LC53 EFB registered?

LC53 EFB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LC53 EFB safe to buy?

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