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LG53 WCR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,877 mi
Last recorded130,877 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WCR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 130,877 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,877 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/side front (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/side rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/side rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/side front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/side rear (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2014 121,404 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)

plastic side skirts fitted outer sills

Pass 30 May 2012 112,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 100,969 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 100,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,067 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 WCR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

LG53 WCR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is LG53 WCR safe to buy?

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