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SL03 EMX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,090 mi
Last recorded158,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 158,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/a rear suspension unit damp

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 146,606 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 118,556 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2010 116,024 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 97,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 97,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 60,604 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,203 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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SL03 EMX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL03 EMX, 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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SL03 EMX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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