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LN53 WWU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,846 mi
Last recorded195,846 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 WWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 195,846 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 195,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear nearside wheel trim incorrectly fitted

unable see brakes through wheels

Fail 26 Aug 2011 164,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 164,696 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 137,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres show patcy wear to inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 137,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres show patcy wear to inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2009 108,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 108,127 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,384 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,386 miles

windscreen has slight seperation behind interior mirror.

Fail 16 Nov 2006 35,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

windscreen has slight seperation behind interior mirror.

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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LN53 WWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LN53 WWU, 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 LN53 WWU registered?

LN53 WWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LN53 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 WWU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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