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SL03 RYP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,233 mi
Last recorded162,233 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 162,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 136,620 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 136,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 120,002 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 120,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 103,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 103,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,147 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 69,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play (BETWEEN STEERING RACK AND TRACK ROD END)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,969 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 RYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

SL03 RYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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