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LM52 ZFH

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 ZFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,976 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,661 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front suspension unit weeping

offside front suspension unit weeping

Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,818 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front suspension unit weeping

offside front suspension unit weeping

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,646 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,643 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,737 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,993 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split at end

o/s/f shock damp

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,174 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 ZFH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

LM52 ZFH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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