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LG53 DKO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,326 mi
Last recorded131,326 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 DKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,326 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 123,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 114,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 102,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 88,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,340 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,933 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,933 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,316 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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LG53 DKO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG53 DKO, 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 LG53 DKO registered?

LG53 DKO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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