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LG53 ZCZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,955 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 57,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 33,791 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,839 miles

n/s/r tyre very perished

Pass 6 Sep 2008 17,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,974 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 ZCZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

LG53 ZCZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is LG53 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 ZCZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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