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LT53 LRK

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,017 mi
Last recorded77,017 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,017 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,005 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,314 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,539 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,513 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and outer wall slightly damaged.

o/s/r tyre perished and outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 25 May 2011 18,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,430 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,342 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 26 Sep 2007 10,379 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 9,016 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,016 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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LT53 LRK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LT53 LRK, 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 LT53 LRK registered?

LT53 LRK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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