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DG53 RVK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 RVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,795 miles

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

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

Slight play in o/s front inner rack end

Fail 5 Sep 2018 90,795 miles

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

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

Slight play in o/s front inner rack end

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,142 miles

rear brake discs worn to inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,451 miles

n/s front handbrake outer casing split/worn

o/s front handbrake outer casing split/worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

misting of oil around offside rear suspension unit

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,961 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 42,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,431 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 268,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,152 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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DG53 RVK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG53 RVK, 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 DG53 RVK registered?

DG53 RVK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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