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RK53 VMP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

204,505 mi
Last recorded204,505 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VMP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 204,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 179,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 155,416 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak from behind offside engine lower cover, dripping onto offside driveshaft area.both the front suspension units weeping oil content.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 135,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,848 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 112,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 96,218 miles

N/S/F suspension leg weaping slightly

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

O/S/F suspension leg weaping slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2008 74,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,721 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 VMP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

RK53 VMP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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