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LS53 UUT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,813 mi
Last recorded111,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 111,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 111,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,336 miles

offside front brake caliper slightly damp

offside rear number plate light lens missing

Fail 24 Oct 2014 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake caliper slightly damp

offside rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,256 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,361 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 99,237 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brakes binding

Fail 21 Oct 2010 89,401 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,335 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 UUT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UUT, 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 LS53 UUT registered?

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

Is LS53 UUT safe to buy?

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