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SJ03 XKT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,904 mi
Last recorded135,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 135,904 miles

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

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

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

slight binding to n/s/f brake

Fail 19 Jan 2016 135,904 miles

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

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

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

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

slight binding to n/s/f brake

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,191 miles

ns h/brake cable damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2015 127,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ns h/brake cable damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2014 116,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,109 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013

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

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

osf sus leg damp

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,346 miles

front drop links worn

osf sus l.leg damp

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,049 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 52,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 45,587 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,587 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,466 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,662 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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SJ03 XKT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 XKT, 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 SJ03 XKT registered?

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

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