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RN52 SYR

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,994 mi
Last recorded78,994 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 SYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,994 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leak

wipers not tested

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,945 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dpf filter need attention.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear silencer rusting.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,901 miles

Very slight weep from both front suspension struts.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,265 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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RN52 SYR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RN52 SYR, 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 RN52 SYR registered?

RN52 SYR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RN52 SYR safe to buy?

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