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LX53 THG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 THG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,996 miles

brake disc corroded

drop links rubbers deterioated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,205 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,569 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,725 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,725 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,828 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 62,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,400 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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LX53 THG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX53 THG, 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 LX53 THG registered?

LX53 THG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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