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LD53 KRU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,459 mi
Last recorded66,459 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 KRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,459 miles

both front suspension return pipes cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front suspension return pipes cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,154 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 49,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,680 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs wearing

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,395 miles

near side front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

near side front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,881 miles

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

oil level low add 1 ltr of 10w40 oil

Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 25,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,962 miles

front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,962 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,171 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 KRU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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