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DN52 GYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 GYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,191 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear sweating around sphere rubber bellow

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,191 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear sweating around sphere rubber bellow

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,108 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion on suspension pipes.

front washers require attention.

offside and nearside front shockers damp.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,184 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,381 miles

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,162 miles

exhaust corroded.!!!

Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,162 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,364 miles

Engine light on dash

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,226 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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DN52 GYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DN52 GYJ, 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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DN52 GYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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