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RK53 VOU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,673 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 122,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn button missing but still can be operated (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 114,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 114,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,927 miles

Offside Front fluid leak from hydraulic suspension unit area however unable to ascertain from where

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 103,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front fluid leak from hydraulic suspension unit area however unable to ascertain from where

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern present (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern present (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pas / suspension fluid around reservoir area no leak visible (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 92,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,733 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,714 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 62,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,422 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,531 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,949 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,717 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,257 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 VOU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RK53 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

RK53 VOU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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