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RF53 DRV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,952 mi
Last recorded142,952 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 DRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,952 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 142,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 139,470 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 139,470 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,749 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 128,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,275 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside parkbrake cable casing split

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,422 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable casing damaged

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 80,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside handbrake cable casing damaged

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,910 miles

front tyres worn 2/3mm.

n/s/f hand brake outer cable worn req's attention.

n/s/r door not opening.

rear brakes discs worn.

suspect front brakes pads inner wearing low.

suspect grease around o/s/f outer c/v boot area.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 55,524 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc inner worn req's attention.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,411 miles

rear indicators lights pale. †damp/wet around n/s/r suspension sphere area req's attention. †o/s/r inner brake disc rusty req's attention. †n/s/f outer hand brake cable worn req's attention. †suspect grease around o/s/f outer c/v boot area.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,554 miles

o/s/r indicator light very pale req's attention. †front tyres worn 2mm.

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

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RF53 DRV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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