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GJ53 CEK

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,659 mi
Last recorded97,659 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,659 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 94,085 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 85,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 85,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,581 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 77,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 70,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 70,171 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 63,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight fluid weep from both sides front suspension struts.

Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight fluid weep from both sides front suspension struts.

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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GJ53 CEK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

GJ53 CEK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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