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RX53 SVR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,924 mi
Last recorded55,924 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension leg has very slight misting of oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen has a small chip outside of the drivers view

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,084 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's slightly worn/ corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,213 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s rear suspension unit has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,903 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,834 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,361 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,596 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 SVR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

RX53 SVR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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