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LM53 CEV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 150,816 miles

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))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 150,816 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 140,741 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 128,395 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 128,224 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,983 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 118,494 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 118,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 111,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend brake check

suspect turbo pipe leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,555 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,592 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,749 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 92,749 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,649 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 68,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 68,161 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,047 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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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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LM53 CEV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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