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RA52 LSO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,681 mi
Last recorded150,681 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 LSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 150,681 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front under tray partially insecure

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear calipers have corrosion behind mounting point and have caused calipers to tilt and are very close to fouling brake discs

rear fluid suspension pipes slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2014 139,249 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 139,085 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front park brake cable casing cracked/ damaged at guide end/ seizing

slight free play in park brake lever

Pass 25 Jan 2013 128,511 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs becoming worn

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

PAS pressure pipe weaping

Windscreen washer fluid requires changing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,731 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,731 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,570 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear brake discs substantially worn

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,613 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,338 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Feb 2008 68,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 68,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,258 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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RA52 LSO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA52 LSO, 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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RA52 LSO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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