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LV53 VVA

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,392 mi
Last recorded71,392 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,208 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,208 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 66,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 63,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 60,583 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 56,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,070 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and sidewalls perishing

Pass 20 May 2014 51,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,168 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,960 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 16,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,761 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 15,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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 VVA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

LV53 VVA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is LV53 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 VVA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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