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LT53 RHU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,852 mi
Last recorded146,852 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 RHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 146,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steel road wheel fitted to nearside front. alll other wheels alluminium

Fail 11 Feb 2015 146,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steel road wheel fitted to nearside front. alll other wheels alluminium

Fail 22 Jan 2014 135,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 135,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

Fail 21 Jan 2013 127,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

offside front wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2013 127,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover insecure

offside front wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,441 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 90,133 miles

Osf shock slight mist of oil

Fail 19 Nov 2010 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF shoch has slight mist of oil leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,193 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 49,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,839 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 RHU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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