MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/ rear tyre nail in tread
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/ rear tyre nail in tread
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)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/s front brake binds intermittently - however was free during roller test
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s front brake binds intermittently - however was free during roller test
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY52 UVW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?
LY52 UVW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2003.
Is LY52 UVW safe to buy?
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