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LG53 DUV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,566 mi
Last recorded177,566 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 DUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 177,566 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 177,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 154,700 miles

N/F anti_roll bar link slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,248 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,395 miles

TWO REAR BRAKE DISC S GETTING WORN

Fail 26 Jan 2011 110,300 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

TWO REAR BRAKE DISC S GETTING WORN

Pass 27 Jan 2010 101,502 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 101,502 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 94,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,624 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 86,678 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 77,877 miles

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)

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 DUV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG53 DUV, 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 LG53 DUV registered?

LG53 DUV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LG53 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 DUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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