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LY52 AXG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 AXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 151,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 134,905 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 134,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,116 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 116,110 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,707 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 109,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,486 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 101,486 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,182 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,178 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow in retraction.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow in retraction.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,149 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,117 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,722 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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LY52 AXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LY52 AXG, 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 LY52 AXG registered?

LY52 AXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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