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LV53 FNU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,321 mi
Last recorded122,321 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 122,321 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped and badly worn

engine mil lamp on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 121,899 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and badly worn

engine mil lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,268 miles

EML on

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

n/s/f tyre close to limit & worn on edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit & badly worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,576 miles

EML on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,701 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

n/s/r pad getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 45,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,042 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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LV53 FNU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV53 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

LV53 FNU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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