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LM52 TTZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

62,559 mi
Last recorded62,559 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 TTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 62,559 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 44,259 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 43,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 42,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle /rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

Fail 16 Dec 2020 42,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle /rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Dec 2019 42,536 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 42,536 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet no working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 40,559 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 39,194 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 39,143 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,275 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 35,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,676 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,711 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 31,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 29,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

suspect both front shocks starting to weep

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,926 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,955 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,245 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 22,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,780 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 TTZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 TTZ, 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 LM52 TTZ registered?

LM52 TTZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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