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LV52 WBG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 WBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,322 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 64,085 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2022 63,962 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 63,933 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,161 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 63,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,252 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,252 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,963 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fluid seepage offside front under vehicle.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 60,050 miles

Fluid seepage under vehicle offside front area.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 60,050 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fluid seepage under vehicle offside front area.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,809 miles

fluid seepage offside front area of vehicle.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,173 miles

fluid seepage from offside front and centre rear suspension area.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,173 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fluid seepage from offside front and centre rear suspension area.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,833 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,105 miles

slight weep from centre rear suspension unit

slight weep from nearside front suspension unit

Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight weep from centre rear suspension unit

slight weep from nearside front suspension unit

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 22,734 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,734 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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LV52 WBG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LV52 WBG, 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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LV52 WBG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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