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RF53 WYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,154 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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,091 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,867 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 115,867 miles

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

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 102,267 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel arch linner poorly fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 70,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side wheel arch liner and under tray insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2009 70,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

near side wheel arch liner and under tray insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,588 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 46,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,309 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 37,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

RF53 WYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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