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LX53 UYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,418 mi
Last recorded199,418 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 UYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 199,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 189,984 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 189,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 174,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 154,042 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 154,042 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 147,466 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 147,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 132,233 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 132,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 117,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 117,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 103,533 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 103,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 89,596 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,163 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 UYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

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

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