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SC03 LWM

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 LWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,504 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 71,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,280 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 63,275 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,131 miles

1) Front screen damaged outside of swept area.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,106 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 LWM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SC03 LWM, 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 SC03 LWM registered?

SC03 LWM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is SC03 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 LWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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