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MV03 SGX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 SGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

battery tray loose

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,618 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 111,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,389 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 107,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,643 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 80,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,795 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 45,317 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,506 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,172 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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MV03 SGX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV03 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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What year was MV03 SGX registered?

MV03 SGX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MV03 SGX safe to buy?

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