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LG53 WCE

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,477 mi
Last recorded194,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 194,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 188,689 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

air intake pipes damaged

engine oil dipstick damaged

inter cooler area oily

suspension bushes perishing

vehicle under shields damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2020 188,679 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

air intake pipes damaged

engine oil dipstick damaged

inter cooler area oily

suspension bushes perishing

vehicle under shields damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2019 185,451 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 185,451 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 175,749 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres more worn on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 175,749 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres more worn on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 165,340 miles

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

top of engine oily

under shield damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2017 165,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres more worn on edges of tread

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear approx. 80%worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

top of engine oily

under shield damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2016 155,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,782 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 145,782 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,252 miles

drag on off side front wheel

large shield under vehicle preventing testing of all prescribed areas

tow bar electrical socket corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2013 129,802 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 129,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 WCE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

LG53 WCE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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