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SH03 KRZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,978 mi
Last recorded148,978 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 148,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking SPHERE (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Sep 2015 140,656 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 140,316 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 121,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 121,821 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 107,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,550 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,985 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,205 miles

n/s/r door not opening inside or outside

Fail 5 Jul 2007 72,205 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r door not opening inside or outside

Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,028 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 KRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH03 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

SH03 KRZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SH03 KRZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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