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LJ52 LFR

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,237 mi
Last recorded155,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 155,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 146,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 146,320 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rubbing noise from offside rear wheel/brake

Fail 27 Jun 2012 135,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rubbing noise from offside rear wheel/brake

Pass 30 Jun 2011 124,931 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,052 miles

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 30 Jun 2010 116,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2009 104,409 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,389 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,644 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 57,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,914 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 50,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LJ52 LFR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LJ52 LFR, 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 LJ52 LFR registered?

LJ52 LFR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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