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RV53 WGC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 WGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 85,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,450 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 May 2009 83,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 71,724 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 71,491 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 61,846 miles

Nearside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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RV53 WGC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RV53 WGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 WGC registered?

RV53 WGC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is RV53 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 WGC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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