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SA03 FCM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,165 mi
Last recorded214,165 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 214,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure Straps excessively corroded (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 198,424 miles

Advise n/s washer inop

Advise n/s/f tyre outer parts of tread scrubbed

Advise o/s/f suspension lower arm has play in ball joint

Advise o/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

Pass 6 Sep 2013 181,475 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 181,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 174,890 miles

NSR tyre worn.

OSR caliper body corroded around pad retaining bolt.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 162,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 150,934 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 138,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 125,720 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 118,472 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 118,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 105,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 105,235 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)

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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SA03 FCM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA03 FCM, 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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SA03 FCM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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