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SJ03 ZXP

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,229 mi
Last recorded176,229 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 176,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 165,401 miles

n/s/f to rear brake pipes showing surface rust

Fail 14 May 2016 165,401 miles

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

n/s/f to rear brake pipes showing surface rust

Pass 16 May 2015 152,040 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 139,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2014 139,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 127,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 113,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 105,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 92,871 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,550 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 54,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 33,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 33,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,814 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 ZXP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

SJ03 ZXP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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