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SC52 LPA

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,117 mi
Last recorded117,117 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2022 117,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 116,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,520 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 87,269 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 87,264 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 74,159 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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SC52 LPA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SC52 LPA, 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 SC52 LPA registered?

SC52 LPA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is SC52 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 LPA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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