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LR53 TWM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,586 mi
Last recorded112,586 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,005 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,005 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perished recommend replacing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,309 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 53,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,610 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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LR53 TWM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR53 TWM, 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 LR53 TWM registered?

LR53 TWM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 TWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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