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LM52 EXU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,098 mi
Last recorded174,098 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 174,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm Tread Left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 174,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm Tread Left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 165,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 165,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 155,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 May 2017 155,258 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2016 144,372 miles

engine covers fitting

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

rear number plate light covers missing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 135,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,950 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 127,950 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,187 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 120,187 miles

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

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

the offside front headlamp lens is in a poor condition im passing and advising on the day

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,734 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 112,734 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

the offside headlamp lens is starting to deteriorate causing beam distortion

Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre tread lumpy

Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre tread lumpy

Fail 30 Jan 2010 99,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear light lense cracked

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 99,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear light lense cracked

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2009 87,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,429 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,741 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 75,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,684 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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LM52 EXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LM52 EXU, 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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LM52 EXU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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