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RK53 NCJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,314 mi
Last recorded79,314 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,314 miles

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,314 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2013 77,535 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 77,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,963 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,056 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,456 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 39,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,814 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,782 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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RK53 NCJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK53 NCJ, 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 RK53 NCJ registered?

RK53 NCJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is RK53 NCJ safe to buy?

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