MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,777 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge
unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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