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GJ03 XCV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,275 mi
Last recorded127,275 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 XCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 127,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 116,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2013 105,777 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,474 miles

n s drop link slight play - knocking

n s hand brake cable outer casing split

Fail 17 Aug 2012 100,473 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n s drop link slight play - knocking

n s hand brake cable outer casing split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,550 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 53,142 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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GJ03 XCV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ03 XCV, 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 GJ03 XCV registered?

GJ03 XCV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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