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LS53 UUP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,661 mi
Last recorded58,661 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,486 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers and has a nail in tread 195/65/15

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers and has a nail in tread 195/65/15

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,920 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around outer tread 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking, advise to replace asap. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,419 miles

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear.

front tyres showing signs of wear and cracking. 195/65/15

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,472 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,560 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing.

nearside rear suspension unit damp, not excessive yet.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 26,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

front and rear brake pads wearing.

nearside rear suspension unit damp, not excessive yet.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,564 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 UUP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS53 UUP, 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 UUP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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