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LD53 UVW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,242 mi
Last recorded178,242 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 178,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 174,196 miles

E.M.L Illuminated

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 169,808 miles

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

oil leak

sills covered not checked

under tray fitted components not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Pass 24 Oct 2014 165,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 165,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 159,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

o/side front tyre worn on inner

Fail 24 Oct 2013 159,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

o/side front tyre worn on inner

Fail 3 Oct 2012 153,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 153,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 138,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 121,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,308 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 102,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake caliper very close to rear brake discs.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,278 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 UVW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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