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GJ53 CFN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,808 mi
Last recorded137,808 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 CFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2013 137,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

accessibility to inside of boot difficult

nearside front handbrake cable chaffed but not through to the internal strands

slight dampness of oil on and around power steering pipes but no leak present under load

Pass 28 Dec 2013 137,808 miles

accessibility to inside of boot difficult

nearside front handbrake cable chaffed but not through to the internal strands

slight dampness of oil on and around power steering pipes but no leak present under load

Pass 20 Dec 2012 119,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Fail 20 Dec 2012 119,740 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 8 Dec 2011 103,913 miles

Front brake discs very worn.

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 89,214 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts between treads

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,214 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts between treads

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,661 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 47,525 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,638 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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GJ53 CFN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green 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 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

GJ53 CFN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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