MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nsf brake binding
nsf tyre worn outer
some dampness around nsr suspension
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)
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)
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)
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)
OIL LEAK ON NEAR SIDE FRONT (POSS SUSPENSION FLUID )
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK
SMOKE TEST ON MAXIMUM
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)
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
offside rear suspension unit showing signs of leakage
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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