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SL03 HFK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

291,450 mi
Last recorded291,450 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 291,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 289,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 283,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 279,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 265,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 209,405 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 157,912 miles

both front tyre 2-3mm inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2016 157,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre 2-3mm inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,332 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,579 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,974 miles

Nearside front handbrake effort low

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2013 88,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front handbrake effort low

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,076 miles

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 23 Mar 2012 78,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Contamination on offside front brake caliper.(Possible fluid leak)

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

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator insecure

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 72,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 4,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,605 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 21,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HFK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SL03 HFK, 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 HFK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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