CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY53 RXA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,966 mi
Last recorded127,966 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 RXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,966 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,418 miles

PROMPT rear brake discs and pads

Fail 25 Nov 2014 116,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PROMPT rear brake discs and pads

Pass 26 Nov 2013 109,415 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,678 miles

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

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)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,269 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

front wipers deteriorated

o/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

front wipers deteriorated

o/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,097 miles

offside rear light lens

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,097 miles

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

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

offside rear light lens

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,671 miles

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre inner edge getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,170 miles

front discs and pads

rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,234 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,931 miles

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

cracks on both front tyres outer walls.both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 32,931 miles

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

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

cracks on both front tyres outer walls.both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 27,791 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY53 RXA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 LY53 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY53 RXA?

You can check the full history of LY53 RXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY53 RXA registered?

LY53 RXA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is LY53 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 RXA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY53 RXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY53 RXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.