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SL03 LND

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LND
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 139,550 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,831 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 133,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 127,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 46,550 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 119,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 119,561 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,923 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 113,923 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,602 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,890 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,856 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,770 miles

front and rear number plates fading

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly worn

nearside front tyre close to wear limit

nearside rear tyre on the wear limit

rear exhaust corroding at tail pipe

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,680 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 LND is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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