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RF53 BYX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,015 mi
Last recorded73,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,015 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 65,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake on front axle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,721 miles

offside front headlamp lens misted

offside rear number plate light lens broken

Fail 11 Jan 2014 56,721 miles

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

offside front headlamp lens misted

offside rear number plate light lens broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,036 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,657 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,228 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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RF53 BYX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF53 BYX, 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

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What year was RF53 BYX registered?

RF53 BYX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 BYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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