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LV52 WBL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 WBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,326 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,326 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

exhaust tail box rusting plus slight blow

offside rear seat belt slow to recoil

wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,827 miles

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,934 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING

PROTECTIVE COVERS UNDER VEHICLE /CHECKED BEST AS POSSIBLE

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,018 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,831 miles

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

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

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 WBL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV52 WBL, 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 LV52 WBL registered?

LV52 WBL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is LV52 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 WBL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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