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DF53 GLV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,340 mi
Last recorded253,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 253,340 miles

oil leak

rear bushes perished

rear discs pitted

suspension hydrolics and brake pipes corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2016 213,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 213,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 173,498 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 173,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 150,950 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,869 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,045 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 43,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,474 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,505 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,241 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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DF53 GLV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF53 GLV, 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 DF53 GLV registered?

DF53 GLV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DF53 GLV safe to buy?

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