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LV53 YJU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,422 mi
Last recorded122,422 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 YJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front cv boot perished

Offside rear suspension unit slightly weeping

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,696 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 119,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,469 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,320 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 110,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 110,282 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,342 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2008 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 58,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YJU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 YJU registered?

LV53 YJU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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