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RF53 WYP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,007 mi
Last recorded143,007 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 143,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear suspension unit damp ?

offside front suspension leg has a slight misting off oil

possible fluid leak offside front damp ?

Fail 1 Jul 2015 135,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades are split

nearside rear suspension unit damp ?

offside front suspension leg has a slight misting off oil

possible fluid leak offside front damp ?

Fail 27 Jun 2014 131,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r suspension cylinder has slight leak

q/s/f suspension strut has slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,671 miles

n/s/r suspension cylinder has slight leak

q/s/f suspension strut has slight leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,845 miles

offside wiper could clear better

Fail 19 Jun 2013 126,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door handle damaged

offside wiper could clear better

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,449 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jun 2012 120,449 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,989 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 110,989 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake pads worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,679 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 102,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,728 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,728 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,243 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,619 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 WYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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