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L20 RHB

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 RHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,316 miles

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

Offside Rear low tyre pressure

oil leak

osf bumper insurecure

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,130 miles

Hand brake cable slightly chaffed (been rubbing on wheel)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 86,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hand brake cable slightly chaffed (been rubbing on wheel)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (track rod end) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,602 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,632 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,794 miles

n/s rear possible punchure, screw in tread of tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,365 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 45,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,636 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,299 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,820 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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L20 RHB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L20 RHB, 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 L20 RHB registered?

L20 RHB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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