MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside front, brake pad wear sensor wire broken
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside front brake binding slightly
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside front, brake pad wear sensor wire broken
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS
SOME AREAS OF BRAKE PIPING AND SUSPENSION PIPING COATED WITH COPPER GREASE UNABLE TO EXAMINE PROPERLY
possible intermittent fault in airbag system further attention advised
ride on road seems hard further attention advised
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SOME AREAS OF BRAKE PIPING AND SUSPENSION PIPING COATED WITH COPPER GREASE UNABLE TO EXAMINE PROPERLY
ride on road seems hard further attention advised
slight misting of oil on both front suspension units
Small crack in N/S/R lamp
Both front A/R/B link covers split
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 discs and pads worn recommend replacement next service
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 CDV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GJ53 CDV, 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 GJ53 CDV registered?
GJ53 CDV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is GJ53 CDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ53 CDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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