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LG53 ZGP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,081 mi
Last recorded141,081 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 ZGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 141,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 134,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 119,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 110,421 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2007 97,206 miles

Various oil leaks/ Engine undertray fitted/ Both front shock absorbers damp/ Alloy rims damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2006 83,767 miles

** 215/55/zr16 **

both front shock absorbers damp †front brake discs worn/lipped †rear discs corroded/pitted †boaqrderline wear to edges on o/s/f tyre †both rear tyres wearing on edges/unevenly

Fail 5 Oct 2006 83,767 miles

** 215/55/zr16 **

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front shock absorbers damp †front brake discs worn/lipped †rear discs corroded/pitted †boaqrderline wear to edges on o/s/f tyre †both rear tyres wearing on edges/unevenly

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 ZGP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

LG53 ZGP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LG53 ZGP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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