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SH03 WLG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

222,524 mi
Last recorded222,524 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 WLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 222,524 miles

Both front suspension units are damp

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 222,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front suspension units are damp

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 207,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 196,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 179,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 179,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 172,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 150,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 123,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,570 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 62,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,379 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,710 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 43,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

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 WLG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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