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MJ03 SVK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,577 mi
Last recorded174,577 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 SVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 174,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components damp

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 166,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 165,085 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 165,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 162,834 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 159,279 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 159,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 155,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 149,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 144,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 138,565 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 126,647 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 126,647 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 118,966 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 112,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,411 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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MJ03 SVK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ03 SVK, 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 MJ03 SVK registered?

MJ03 SVK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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