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DF53 GMU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

113,519 mi
Last recorded113,519 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,519 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

advise o/s/r tyre has cracks in inside wall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,916 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 111,889 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 110,500 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 110,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 107,359 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 107,237 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 9 Nov 2010 97,286 miles

front tyres worn inner and outers edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,241 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 60,550 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Top power steering pipe damp

N/S/F tyre near bald on outer edge

N/S/R tyre low on outer edge

Play in N/S/F drop link

Fail 21 Nov 2007 60,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S front spot lamp in-op

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Top power steering pipe damp

N/S/F tyre near bald on outer edge

N/S/R tyre low on outer edge

Play in N/S/F drop link

Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 44,456 miles

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

Both front tyres on 2mm

O/S/R tyre on 1.6mm

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 GMU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 DF53 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

DF53 GMU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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