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LV53 MZU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,137 mi
Last recorded223,137 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 MZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 223,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 209,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 192,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 174,363 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Sep 2014 174,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 158,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 142,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 128,684 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 128,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 128,402 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 114,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 97,093 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,319 miles

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

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 MZU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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