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LV53 ARX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,042 mi
Last recorded160,042 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ARX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 160,042 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 160,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 156,570 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 156,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 154,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 154,603 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 150,015 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 150,015 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 115,489 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 115,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on limit and nail in

rear suspension valve damp

Fail 26 Aug 2010 115,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside number plate light output dim

Pass 15 Sep 2009 102,640 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 102,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 83,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,525 miles

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

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

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

damp around suspension valve no leaks found

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,442 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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LV53 ARX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LV53 ARX, 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 LV53 ARX registered?

LV53 ARX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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