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LV53 FSC

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,627 mi
Last recorded197,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 197,627 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 193,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 175,008 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to wear

Fail 1 Jun 2011 175,004 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2010 167,537 miles

Limited movement on handbrake linkage n\s\f.

O\f\s tyre worn on outer edge.

front brake discs worn.

oi leak around inter cooler.

slight weeping on n\s\f suspension unit.

Fail 21 May 2010 167,537 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Limited movement on handbrake linkage n\s\f.

O\f\s tyre worn on outer edge.

front brake discs worn.

oi leak around inter cooler.

slight weeping on n\s\f suspension unit.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 158,384 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 158,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 153,716 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 153,716 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 142,568 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 142,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 FSC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LV53 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

LV53 FSC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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