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LW53 CHC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,607 mi
Last recorded140,607 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 CHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 126,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,812 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 114,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 89,249 miles

o/s f tyre wering iner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 68,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,254 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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LW53 CHC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LW53 CHC, 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 LW53 CHC registered?

LW53 CHC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is LW53 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 CHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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