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LC53 KFA

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 KFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 128,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,436 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 124,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,496 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 112,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 103,797 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 103,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,441 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 KFA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

LC53 KFA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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