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SC53 DOJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,048 mi
Last recorded82,048 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,048 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,240 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,292 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,309 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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SC53 DOJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SC53 DOJ, 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

How do I check the history of SC53 DOJ?

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What year was SC53 DOJ registered?

SC53 DOJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is SC53 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 DOJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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