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GJ03 YBK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

256,229 mi
Last recorded256,229 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 YBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 256,229 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)

borderline pass both front headlight beam paterns

n/s/r tyre on limit nail in tyre needs replacing now

Pass 18 Jun 2009 238,717 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)

both rear tyres very close to limit need replacing very soon

n/s beam paTERN SLIGHTLY POOR

slight tear drivers wiperblade

Pass 19 Dec 2008 221,599 miles

2 of 5 l/e/d lights u/s center rear brake light

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 202,087 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

have connected n/s/f outer roll bar link.new on order

Fail 16 Jun 2008 202,087 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

have connected n/s/f outer roll bar link.new on order

Pass 19 Dec 2007 184,168 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

auto lights going out when indicating but are ok when switched on manually

Pass 22 Jun 2007 165,794 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 165,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 149,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 131,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre seems to have been run flat at some point

Pass 9 Jan 2006 113,366 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 YBK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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