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RY53 SSZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,401 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 106,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,500 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,359 miles

centre stop lamp some leds not working

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,183 miles

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.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,443 miles

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.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 72,363 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,540 miles

front tyres worn edges

Fail 23 Oct 2012 65,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,931 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,061 miles

n/s/f sus leg damp

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,686 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 26,686 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,987 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 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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RY53 SSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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