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SA03 ASZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

133,160 mi
Last recorded133,160 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ASZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 133,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on hydraulic pipes

mist of oil on n/s/r suspension unit

number plate light lenses missing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,023 miles

near side front tyre side wall perishing and cracking

near side rear tyre side wall perishing and cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 132,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

near side front tyre side wall perishing and cracking

near side rear tyre side wall perishing and cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 130,240 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

both front droplinks knocking

n/s washer jet in/op.(o/s provides sufficient fluid to clean screen)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 26 Jul 2012 130,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

both front droplinks knocking

n/s washer jet in/op.(o/s provides sufficient fluid to clean screen)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Jul 2011 127,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 127,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 126,046 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE 2 N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE 3 O/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING 4 SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT.WHEEL 5 FRONT WIPERS RIPED 6 FRONT A/ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE WEAR AND BOOT OF N/S FRONT LINK

Pass 2 Aug 2010 126,046 miles

1 OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE 2 N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE 3 O/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING 4 SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT.WHEEL 5 FRONT WIPERS RIPED 6 FRONT A/ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE WEAR AND BOOT OF N/S FRONT LINK

Pass 29 Jul 2009 124,468 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 124,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 121,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 121,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 121,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 6 Feb 2007 119,451 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 119,451 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front handbrake cables outer sleeves split

engine covered in 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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SA03 ASZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 SA03 ASZ, 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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SA03 ASZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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