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SH03 FFW

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,552 mi
Last recorded163,552 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 FFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 163,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 156,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 140,716 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 May 2010 140,716 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 117,469 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)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 91,140 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 91,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 63,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,874 miles

rear seat back does not fasten secuerely on one side

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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SH03 FFW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH03 FFW, 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 SH03 FFW registered?

SH03 FFW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SH03 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 FFW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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