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LM52 ZGD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,632 mi
Last recorded110,632 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 ZGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 110,632 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,461 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 92,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,869 miles

front suspension stiff

power steering noisey

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,558 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,558 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,974 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,217 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,080 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 ZGD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

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

Is LM52 ZGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 ZGD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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