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RK53 YBM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,031 mi
Last recorded178,031 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 178,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract

clutch bite point high

engine and body undertrays fitted obscuring components

front head lamps flicker

off side front arch guard adrift, fouling wheel on lock to lock check

off side front tyre valve deteriorated

off side rear number plate bulb cover missing, near side lamp holder loose

off side rear suspension accumulator sphere area damp

rear wiper blade worn out/split

Fail 5 Dec 2016 178,031 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking looks like pipe rubbed through. "bellows" gaitor also split and fluid leaking from inside component (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract

clutch bite point high

engine and body undertrays fitted obscuring components

front head lamps flicker

off side front arch guard adrift, fouling wheel on lock to lock check

off side front tyre valve deteriorated

off side rear number plate bulb cover missing, near side lamp holder loose

off side rear suspension accumulator sphere area damp

rear wiper blade worn out/split

Fail 26 Nov 2016 178,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front inner wing cover fowling wheel on lock to lock

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 174,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 163,641 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 151,904 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 147,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 142,736 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 142,734 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 136,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 122,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 103,134 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 103,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,182 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 YBM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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