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SB03 FXZ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,668 mi
Last recorded139,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 FXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 139,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 139,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 May 2012 139,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

slight dampness to both front suspension legs

Pass 27 May 2011 117,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front seat belts slow to retract

noise from nearside front hub

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

some fluid around nearside rear suspension

Fail 27 May 2011 117,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front seat belts slow to retract

noise from nearside front hub

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

some fluid around nearside rear suspension

Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,081 miles

tyres on front axle are both 195/60/15 tyres on rear axle are both 195/65/15

Fail 10 Jun 2010 96,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,978 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,055 miles

advise rear tyres lumpy

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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SB03 FXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SB03 FXZ, 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 SB03 FXZ registered?

SB03 FXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SB03 FXZ safe to buy?

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