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SBZ 7048

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,780 mi
Last recorded231,780 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 7048
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 231,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 220,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 220,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Sill trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 212,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 203,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 203,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 195,963 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 195,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 190,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 182,826 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 175,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 175,877 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 169,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 111,814 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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SBZ 7048 is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SBZ 7048, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBZ 7048 registered?

SBZ 7048 is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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