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SG53 SJX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,739 mi
Last recorded146,739 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 SJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 146,739 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 141,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 136,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 124,442 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 124,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened all fronts (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 115,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 103,173 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,277 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,538 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 13 Aug 2008 51,712 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,882 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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SG53 SJX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG53 SJX, 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 SG53 SJX registered?

SG53 SJX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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