CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU53 RCF

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,677 mi
Last recorded109,677 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationNU53 RCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sus weak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,229 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all discs slightly corroded

hand brake outer casings broken

Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all discs slightly corroded

hand brake outer casings broken

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,657 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,888 miles

play in steering rack / slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link / very slight moisture around front suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2008 53,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering rack / slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link / very slight moisture around front suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 46,831 miles

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

heavy uneven wear to front inner tyre tread †slight moisture to front suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,261 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,261 miles

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

advise small slice in o/s rear inner tyre wall †o/s rear tyre 2mm †n/s rear tyre 1.6mm †both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,261 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
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

NU53 RCF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU53 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU53 RCF?

You can check the full history of NU53 RCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU53 RCF registered?

NU53 RCF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NU53 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 RCF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU53 RCF 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 NU53 RCF. 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.