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LY52 VNV

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,629 mi
Last recorded138,629 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 138,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 133,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2012 126,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 126,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 118,459 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 118,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 110,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 22 Sep 2009 102,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs badly worn

near saide rear tyre on 1.6mm

near side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

off side front outer brake pad getting low

off side front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Sep 2009 102,464 miles

front brake discs badly worn

near saide rear tyre on 1.6mm

near side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

off side front outer brake pad getting low

off side front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Sep 2008 81,688 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Fail 12 Sep 2008 81,688 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,782 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 10 Feb 2006 41,116 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 41,116 miles

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

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)

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 VNV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

LY52 VNV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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