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LV53 NWR

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 NWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 78,410 miles

eml light on

Pass 12 May 2017 73,887 miles

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

advise front brake inspection

Fail 11 May 2017 73,867 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 67,721 miles

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

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

oil leaks

tailgate not opening but secure

Pass 14 May 2015 62,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension leg has slight leak

Fail 7 May 2015 62,611 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension leg has slight leak

Pass 9 May 2014 57,899 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 53,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid around o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 4 May 2012 49,824 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly

Pass 9 May 2011 44,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 41,329 miles

advise rear brake pad inspection

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut close to cords strongly advise replace

Pass 11 May 2009 38,902 miles

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 frony tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing

Fail 11 May 2009 38,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 frony tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 12 May 2008 36,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,445 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 NWR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NWR, 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 NWR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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