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SJ03 ZRK

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,953 mi
Last recorded139,953 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 ZRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 139,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

offside steering rack-end slight play.

Fail 5 May 2012 139,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

offside steering rack-end slight play.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 131,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 126,055 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 119,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 112,915 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 112,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 106,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,571 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 ZRK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 SJ03 ZRK, 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 ZRK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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