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SH03 EEY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,297 mi
Last recorded97,297 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 EEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 97,297 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 89,654 miles

advise rear discs

Pass 29 Apr 2017 81,914 miles

Front offside tyre worn onto 3mm

rear offside tyre worn onto approximately 2.5mm

Pass 29 May 2015 81,893 miles

rear offside tyre worn onto 3mm

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2014 77,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 70,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 63,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 42,279 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 42,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2008 38,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,684 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 31,680 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 24,559 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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SH03 EEY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SH03 EEY, 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 SH03 EEY registered?

SH03 EEY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SH03 EEY safe to buy?

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