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SJ03 XLE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

mil staying on indicating a possible fault

Fail 23 Jun 2016 107,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

slight misting from n/s/f and o/s/f shockers

Pass 28 May 2015 100,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 56,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,051 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 XLE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SJ03 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

SJ03 XLE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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