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SJ03 XLW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,868 mi
Last recorded60,868 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,827 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,763 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 XLW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 XLW registered?

SJ03 XLW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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