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RF53 TYO

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,777 mi
Last recorded97,777 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,777 miles

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

drive belt perished

engine management light on

heavy diesel/fluid leak under vehicle

smell of diesel from under bonnet unable to find cause due to engine covers

Fail 8 Mar 2018 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure hose joining to front shock (2.4.D.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

drive belt perished

engine management light on

heavy diesel/fluid leak under vehicle

smell of diesel from under bonnet unable to find cause due to engine covers

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness around rear suspension joint

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake pads are getting low

o/s and n/s front suspension units have slight leak

o/s/r hydraulic suspension unit has slight leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,640 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 52,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 42,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,258 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,128 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TYO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RF53 TYO, 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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What year was RF53 TYO registered?

RF53 TYO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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