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SB52 EJO

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,488 mi
Last recorded96,488 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,488 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose fouling road wheel (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,591 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 73,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 66,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear scilencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear scilencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,966 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,245 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,244 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 26,125 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,781 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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SB52 EJO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol 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 SB52 EJO, 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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SB52 EJO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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