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C17 RCL

2019 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,127 mi
Last recorded33,127 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Citroen C532,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 RCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,127 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2025 25,909 miles

Offside Front headlamp dip beam slightly diffuse

Fail 15 Apr 2025 25,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip image diffuse (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front headlamp dip beam slightly diffuse

Pass 22 Mar 2024 15,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 15,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 11,468 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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C17 RCL is a 2019 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 32,080 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 C17 RCL, 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 7 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 RCL registered?

C17 RCL is a 2019 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2019.

Is C17 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 RCL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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