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RL03 RDL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,835 mi
Last recorded118,835 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 RDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 117,367 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,485 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,431 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,188 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 96,186 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR DISCS PITTED

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,517 miles

small hole in exhaust n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,517 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

small hole in exhaust n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,389 miles

small hole in exhaust at rear

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,260 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,730 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 33,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,995 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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RL03 RDL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RL03 RDL, 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 RL03 RDL registered?

RL03 RDL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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