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RL03 TLY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 TLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 121,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 105,976 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,685 miles

n/s/f shock has slight leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,149 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,360 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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RL03 TLY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL03 TLY, 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 RL03 TLY registered?

RL03 TLY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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