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LD53 UWH

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers over both outer sills

Fail 6 Apr 2017 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

covers over both outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s n/s front rear (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake ferrules corroded

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slow returning

rear suspension cylinders has light corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,257 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake ferrules corroded

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slow returning

rear suspension cylinders has light corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt slow returning

o/s/r brake caliber close to disc

rear suspension cylinders corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt slow returning

o/s/r brake caliber close to disc

rear suspension cylinders corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning on dash

all steering and suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s/f handbrake cable has slight damadge

rear suspension spheres have corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,572 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning on dash

all steering and suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s/f handbrake cable has slight damadge

rear suspension spheres have corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front surfiors

corrosion on front suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,130 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front surfiors

corrosion on front suspension

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

plastic covers fitted hideing brake pipes fuel lines and prescribed areas

rear suspension componets corroded

sill covers fitted

wheal arch covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,967 miles

Both front brake discs and brake pads worn close to limit.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 77,967 miles

Both front brake discs and brake pads worn close to limit.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,835 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,073 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 UWH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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