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SL03 LPV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,364 mi
Last recorded69,364 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,493 miles

advisory items from initial test may still apply

Fail 5 Apr 2007 24,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,438 miles

n/side rear wheel trim missing

park brake long travel

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 LPV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL03 LPV?

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What year was SL03 LPV registered?

SL03 LPV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is SL03 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 LPV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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