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SA03 SRZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,963 mi
Last recorded170,963 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 SRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 170,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 166,264 miles

Offside Rear suspension has slight seepage

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

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 162,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 158,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 154,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 141,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

R/O/S suspension weaping slighly

Pass 4 Apr 2011 130,726 miles

F/N/S steering has slight freeplay

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 122,320 miles

R/N/S tyre is on 2.5mm

Fail 5 Apr 2010 122,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

F/N/S tyre is on 2.5mm

Pass 7 Apr 2009 113,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 104,718 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,206 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 95,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres are on 2mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Timing belt due for replacement at 100,000 miles

Fail 30 Mar 2006 77,543 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,543 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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SA03 SRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SA03 SRZ, 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 SRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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