MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,401 miAbove average mileage for this year
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EML illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside door mirror damaged, not allowing adequate view to rear
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
anti pollution fault light illuminated
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5, void due to high readings (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
EML illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
anti pollution fault light illuminated
Nearside no view from door mirror
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
centre stop lamp some leds not working
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
engine cover fitted under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine cover fitted and under tray fitted obscuring some components.oil leak.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
front tyres worn edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
osr sus unit damp
n/s/f sus leg damp
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY53 SSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?
RY53 SSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is RY53 SSZ safe to buy?
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