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RN53 HND

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,016 mi
Last recorded76,016 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 HND
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 75,978 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,078 miles

Front number plate poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear load sensing brcket corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres over 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 74,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

loads sensing valve bracket corroded

Rear rear tyres over 9 years old

Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 70,252 miles

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2023 70,252 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,043 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,212 miles

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

Front brake disc lipped & worn

Front disc brakes badly corroded & worn on the inner face

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc corroded, lipped & worn

Rear tyres retreads

Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc lipped & worn

Front disc brakes badly corroded & worn on the inner face

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc corroded, lipped & worn

Rear tyres retreads

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,017 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre small cut in side wall no cord showing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2015 50,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre small cut in side wall no cord showing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front suspension unit damp

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,638 miles

undersheild front to rear/both front tyres rubbing on inner wing cover on lock to lock check/slight split n/s wiper blade

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,917 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 33,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 31,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,192 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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RN53 HND is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol 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 RN53 HND, 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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RN53 HND is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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