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AD53 RZH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,948 mi
Last recorded56,948 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,948 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight play to front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,383 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 55,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,103 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 54,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,119 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 53,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,701 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,728 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,355 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,355 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,889 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,044 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 25,557 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake caliper close to brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,557 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear brake caliper close to brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,391 miles

off side rear calliper showing signs of corrosion damage

rear no plate detiriorating

rear suspension leg leaging slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,188 miles

Near Side rear suspension Bellows damp with oil?

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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AD53 RZH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD53 RZH, 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 AD53 RZH registered?

AD53 RZH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AD53 RZH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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