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MT03 SGX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

162,368 mi
Last recorded162,368 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 SGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 162,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both noisy and slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 162,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both noisy and slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 156,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both noisy and slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 152,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 151,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic suspension pipe corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 151,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic suspension pipe corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 149,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective tyre missing ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 149,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective tyre missing ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 148,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 148,165 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 142,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension gator poor condition

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear suspension gator poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Mar 2019 142,183 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 142,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear suspension unit boot split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake lever has travel when applied

Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,593 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 134,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 122,512 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,684 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 17 Apr 2013 119,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,738 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,302 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,893 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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MT03 SGX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MT03 SGX, 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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MT03 SGX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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