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SL03 OPX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,767 mi
Last recorded15,767 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,767 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 145,174 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 145,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 133,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 133,014 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 118,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 118,827 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 95,550 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 OPX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

SL03 OPX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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