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RK53 VBL

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,797 mi
Last recorded126,797 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,797 miles

nsf brake binding

nsf tyre worn outer

some dampness around nsr suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 114,973 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 114,910 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking in wheel arch (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,980 miles

OIL LEAK ON NEAR SIDE FRONT (POSS SUSPENSION FLUID )

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

SMOKE TEST ON MAXIMUM

Pass 13 Sep 2014 102,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,841 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 90,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipers split at ends

front tyre pressures look low

n/s/f fluid supension has slight misting of oil

o/s/f fluid supension has slight misting of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,136 miles

offside rear suspension unit showing signs of leakage

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,795 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 VBL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VBL, 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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RK53 VBL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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