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RY53 PWU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

200,720 mi
Last recorded200,720 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 200,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 191,324 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 183,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 175,949 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn, not excessively

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract, but satisfactory

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract but satisfactory

Pass 12 Mar 2015 168,823 miles

Oil leak

front tyres part worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 150,891 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 142,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 127,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,036 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 109,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 91,945 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,479 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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RY53 PWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 RY53 PWU, 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 RY53 PWU registered?

RY53 PWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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