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LD53 CZM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,251 mi
Last recorded222,251 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 222,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 214,070 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 214,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 203,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 194,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 194,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 183,924 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 183,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 171,952 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 161,782 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 161,782 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,819 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 137,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 137,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 124,613 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,754 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 97,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 80,463 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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LD53 CZM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD53 CZM, 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 LD53 CZM registered?

LD53 CZM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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