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SL03 NPG

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,530 mi
Last recorded99,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 NPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,530 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,400 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 89,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,305 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 81,978 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 81,978 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,602 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 70,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,463 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 NPG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

SL03 NPG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is SL03 NPG safe to buy?

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