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SJ03 UBU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 UBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,783 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 129,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,877 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,536 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 101,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,551 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,551 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,345 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,345 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,838 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ03 UBU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ03 UBU, 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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SJ03 UBU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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