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LC53 FSN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,591 mi
Last recorded75,591 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 FSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,591 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 75,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,009 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,506 miles

Crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2023 70,941 miles

Slight damage windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2023 70,939 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Slight damage windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,984 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 69,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,560 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,233 miles

Front Tyres Cracked & Deteriorated On Outer Edge Of Tread

Offside Rear Suspension Unit Damp

Rear Tyres Cracked & Deteriorated On Outer Edge Of Tread

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,206 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lamp Assembly Damaged Showing White Light (1.1.A.3e)

Front Tyres Cracked & Deteriorated On Outer Edge Of Tread

Offside Rear Suspension Unit Damp

Rear Tyres Cracked & Deteriorated On Outer Edge Of Tread

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,797 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 57,871 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,944 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Stone chip on screen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,869 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen scratched by wipers offside top

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,672 miles

high level brake light insecure

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wiper split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,429 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 53,402 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,576 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,997 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 FSN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

LC53 FSN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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