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LT53 LYA

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,853 mi
Last recorded42,853 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 42,853 miles

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

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

Rear seats down at time of test

Rear suspension components moist

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,001 miles

Rear suspension units slightly moist

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,222 miles

Rear Suspension unit slightly moist

Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension unit slightly moist

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension miost

Fail 1 Jul 2016 40,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension miost

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear sfeer has misting of oil around unit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Fail 17 Jun 2015 39,521 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear sfeer has misting of oil around unit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 37,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,919 miles

unable to check boot as full.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 34,919 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

unable to check boot as full.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,396 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,396 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,878 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,961 miles

brake discs coroded [lack of use?].

slight dampness osr and both front suspension units.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,533 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,712 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 LYA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LT53 LYA, 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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LT53 LYA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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