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SC53 DLK

2003 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,652 mi
Last recorded56,652 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,652 miles

rear suspension unit weeping

Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear suspension unit weeping

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,424 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,423 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,391 miles

Near side front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,876 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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SC53 DLK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SC53 DLK, 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 SC53 DLK registered?

SC53 DLK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SC53 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 DLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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