MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of fluid/oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipepainted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of fluid/oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipepainted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened hand brake cable (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear suspension unit dust cover boot split open
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r number plate bulb lense missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
recommend brake check
suspect turbo pipe leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM53 CEV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 LM53 CEV, 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 LM53 CEV registered?
LM53 CEV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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