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SL03 RXT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,250 mi
Last recorded213,250 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 213,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 213,250 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 202,272 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 202,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 188,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 184,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slight corroded

both front top suspension mount slight perished

emmision required attention

Pass 11 Feb 2011 171,343 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 153,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 140,752 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 120,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,012 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 RXT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

SL03 RXT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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