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RX53 SFN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,488 mi
Last recorded132,488 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 SFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 132,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,778 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 79,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,625 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,741 miles

n/s front brake cooling vent missing

o/s rear suspension component shows a misting of oil

Pass 19 Nov 2009 55,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,438 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,717 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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RX53 SFN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RX53 SFN, 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 RX53 SFN registered?

RX53 SFN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RX53 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 SFN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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