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SL03 RXK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,661 mi
Last recorded132,661 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 132,661 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak from intercooler

slight play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

engine covers fitted

oil leak from intercooler

slight play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 121,421 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 121,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension sphere (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 121,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

nearside front antiroll bar link arm gaiter slightly loose

offside rear wheel trim missing

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight play in offside of rear axle

upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,550 miles

both front indicator bulbs just starting to emit white light

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside front antiroll bar link arm lower gaiter loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 106,679 miles

both front indicators starting to emit white light

engine oil leaks evident

engine top cover fitted

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in both rear trailing arm front bushes

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

stonechips in front screen

Fail 23 Sep 2013 106,679 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

both front indicators starting to emit white light

engine oil leaks evident

engine top cover fitted

rear brake discs corroding

slight play in both rear trailing arm front bushes

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

stonechips in front screen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,554 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,507 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 81,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,912 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,415 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 47,415 miles

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

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 RXK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXK, 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 RXK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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