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LG53 FBC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,870 miles

Front suspension top mount bush worn

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 129,411 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 124,348 miles

Offside Rear tyre low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,372 miles

Nearside Front SHOCKS SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Fail 17 Jul 2017 119,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front SHOCKS SLIGHT LEAK

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,408 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,375 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 95,663 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,513 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,563 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

N/S/F and O/S/F shocks slight misting of oil around piston

N/S/F door central locking faulty, requires key to unlock door

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,028 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WEAR NOTED ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,183 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,843 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 FBC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LG53 FBC, 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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LG53 FBC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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