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LS53 UUL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,793 mi
Last recorded65,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,388 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake pad warning light wire rubbing on drive shaft cv boot

oil leak

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar pier lower ball joint

Fail 31 May 2016 65,365 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake pad warning light wire rubbing on drive shaft cv boot

oil leak

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar pier lower ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,098 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front inner streeing rack joint

Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front headlamp washer cover missing but operation good

slight play in offside front inner streeing rack joint

Pass 28 May 2014 54,751 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,338 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 29,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2012 29,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,757 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 27,757 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,547 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,212 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 17,212 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2008 11,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 6,717 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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LS53 UUL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LS53 UUL, 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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LS53 UUL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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