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SH53 LNV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,294 mi
Last recorded103,294 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,294 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,254 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pad warning light wires brocken

Fail 3 Oct 2013 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pad warning light wires brocken

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,159 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 70,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,266 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 58,266 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,312 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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SH53 LNV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH53 LNV, 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 SH53 LNV registered?

SH53 LNV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SH53 LNV safe to buy?

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