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SL03 EOB

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 EOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,200 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 71,200 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,871 miles

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

o/s rear o/s suspension unit damp possible leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,871 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s rear o/s suspension unit damp possible leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,970 miles

exhauts rusty

fluid leak at deisel heater but not deisel?

Fail 28 Oct 2013 65,970 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhauts rusty

fluid leak at deisel heater but not deisel?

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front n/s sust unit slight leak

rear n/s o/s caliper bodys look close to discs

rear n/s o/s susp units slight leak

rear o/s tyre perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,844 miles

front/rear discs worn rear overheatedslight det f/r suspr/bushes/exhaust rusty/o/s rear tyre slightly perished walls/o/s n/s rear susp units damp/wear rack noisy MONITOR/tank straps rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/

light corrosion various pipes susp/brake MONITOR

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,949 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 46,949 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,295 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 39,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,191 miles

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

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

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 EOB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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