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SK53 OBJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,463 mi
Last recorded117,463 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 117,463 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edge

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,763 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,488 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,135 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,869 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 34,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,800 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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SK53 OBJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK53 OBJ, 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 SK53 OBJ registered?

SK53 OBJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SK53 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK53 OBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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