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LG53 FXD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,956 mi
Last recorded80,956 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 FXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,956 miles

advise n/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,721 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,809 miles

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

advise ns door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,809 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

advise ns door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,339 miles

advise n/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,339 miles

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

advise n/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,343 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,501 miles

Nearside front fluid suspension strut has a light misting of fluid

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,652 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,608 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 FXD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

LG53 FXD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LG53 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 FXD shows 15 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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