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LM52 EXZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,163 mi
Last recorded126,163 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,163 miles

Nearside Rear suspension fluid leak unknown source

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre misshapen possible a manufacturing defect

both rear tyres damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2016 126,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension fluid leak unknown source

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

Offside Front brake disc damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre misshapen possible a manufacturing defect

both rear tyres damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 117,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,867 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 89,469 miles

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

Nearside front brake caliper lever does not fully return.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,469 miles

Nearside front brake caliper lever does not fully return.

Pass 28 May 2011 83,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,731 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 63,718 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 49,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,071 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,639 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 EXZ 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 75%.

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 LM52 EXZ, 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 EXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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