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AJ53 RCF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

263,166 mi
Last recorded263,166 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2018 263,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 249,904 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 237,179 miles

Nearside hand brake cable deteriorating

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 226,393 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 226,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 217,023 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 217,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 202,014 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake calipers close to rear wheels

Fail 16 Oct 2013 202,013 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake calipers close to rear wheels

Pass 22 Oct 2012 186,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 173,306 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 29 Oct 2010 161,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 155,539 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

diesel smell but no nisable leak

n/s front tyre has a small cut on outer wall

Pass 1 Oct 2008 151,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 127,592 miles

device holder removed from windscreen to pass test

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 95,897 miles

n/s/f outer handbrake cable slightly chaffed

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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AJ53 RCF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ53 RCF, 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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AJ53 RCF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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