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LG53 FTC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,341 mi
Last recorded55,341 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 55,341 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 27 May 2014 55,338 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 51,521 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on windscreen

Pass 31 May 2012 47,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 May 2012 47,687 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2011 44,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,135 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)

Pass 2 May 2009 32,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,076 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 FTC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FTC, 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 FTC registered?

LG53 FTC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is LG53 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 FTC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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