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LD53 CZN

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,507 mi
Last recorded106,507 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 CZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 106,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,499 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 106,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear suspension unit weeping oil

Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,766 miles

handbrake cables cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,968 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,419 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyre depths getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,419 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,523 miles

both front brake cooling ducts and brackets broken

both handbrake cables casings cracked

front tyres wearing low on tread edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake cooling duct and bracket broken off

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s/r tyre low on tread edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,394 miles

underfloor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,818 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 CZN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LD53 CZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD53 CZN registered?

LD53 CZN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 CZN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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