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LT53 RJY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,319 mi
Last recorded102,319 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 RJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,319 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,319 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 101,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,620 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,091 miles

x2 rear shock absorbers leaking

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/f headlamp deteriorated

x2 front wipers deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r & o/s/f shock absorbers has a light mist of oil

o/s/r tyre worn low 195-65-15

Fail 20 Jul 2017 84,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn low 195-65-15

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,336 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,393 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,841 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,437 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,675 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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LT53 RJY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT53 RJY, 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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LT53 RJY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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