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LV53 YJA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,525 mi
Last recorded108,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,525 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 108,505 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 98,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

front registration plate in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn very close to limits

n/s handbrake cable been fouling wheel

Pass 16 May 2011 92,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 81,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,091 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,435 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YJA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

LV53 YJA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LV53 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 YJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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