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SL03 LGN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,069 mi
Last recorded188,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 188,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 172,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 172,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 161,415 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 152,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 152,103 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 142,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 132,955 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 124,082 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 114,501 miles

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

oil by intercooler, turbo pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2009 113,900 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 97,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 96,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,140 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 LGN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LGN, 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 SL03 LGN registered?

SL03 LGN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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