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SC03 KXL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 KXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 113,734 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside 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)

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Oct 2009 113,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside 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)

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,518 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,914 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 60,891 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 60,891 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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SC03 KXL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC03 KXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 KXL registered?

SC03 KXL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is SC03 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 KXL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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