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LV53 JMO

2003 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 JMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 116,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,903 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside and offside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside and offside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,355 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front outer CV gaiter covered in fluid/grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,585 miles

Offside front tyre fouling against parking brake cable on full lock

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tailgate will not open

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 23 Aug 2017 102,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre fouling against outer parking brake cable on full lock

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tailgate will not open

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,462 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,285 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

minor resistance felt when offside rear wheel rotated

Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 93,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,480 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,525 miles

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

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

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

fluid seepage offside front area.rear inner brake pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 33,391 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 33,391 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,695 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 JMO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JMO, 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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LV53 JMO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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