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LG53 WCL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,912 mi
Last recorded145,912 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 145,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2012 138,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2012 138,946 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 130,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 130,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 122,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2009 114,162 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 99,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 99,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fluid around offside rear sphere

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,909 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 WCL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

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

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