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AD53 RZZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,271 mi
Last recorded138,271 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 138,271 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 138,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 121,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,499 miles

2 x Child Seats fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult belts

Driver and Passenger Seat Belt Retraction Slow But NOT Defective

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,234 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 100,223 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 89,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 89,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,458 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,895 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 63,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,230 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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AD53 RZZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

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

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