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GJ03 XCY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,497 mi
Last recorded65,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 XCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,497 miles

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

rear suspension & brake & suspension pipes heavily under sealed

under covers & sill trims fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,497 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear suspension & brake & suspension pipes heavily under sealed

under covers & sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in n/s/r tyre

power steering pipes misted with oil

slight restricted free movement on o/s/f wheel

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,570 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in n/s/r tyre

power steering pipes misted with oil

slight restricted free movement on o/s/f wheel

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,783 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r steel brake pipe to wheel slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes misted with oil

slight dampness front shock absorber

suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake & fuel pipes heavily under sealed

front & rear suspension heavily under sealed

n/s & o/s front calipers misted with oil & grease

power steering pipes misted with oil

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

slight restricted free movement on nearside rear brakes.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

slight restricted free movement on nearside rear brakes.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,471 miles

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

corrosion on rear suspension pipes

engine & floor covers fitted

o/s/r suspension unit misted with oil

repair tape on n/s/r lamp

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,564 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted.

offside rear suspension unit misted with oil.

sills covers fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,267 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine underguards fitted

o/s/r suspension unit moist

Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,267 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine underguards fitted

o/s/r suspension unit moist

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,604 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

engine & floor under guards and sill trims fitted

power steering pipe misted with oil

repair tape fitted to n/s/r lamp

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,632 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine & floor under gaurds fitted

o/s rear tyre walls cracking

power steering pipe misted with oil

repair tape on n/s/r lamp

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XCY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCY, 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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GJ03 XCY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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