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SB53 WHV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,040 mi
Last recorded145,040 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 WHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 145,040 miles

rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 145,731 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 136,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 136,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,275 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 118,275 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,739 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 72,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 62,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,831 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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SB53 WHV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB53 WHV, 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 SB53 WHV registered?

SB53 WHV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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