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GJ53 CGE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,548 mi
Last recorded110,548 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 CGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 110,548 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,190 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 109,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,040 miles

advise .. tailgate handle has damage

Fail 20 Jun 2018 105,014 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise .. tailgate handle has damage

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,633 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 101,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 101,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,232 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 99,195 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,164 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 73,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,520 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,527 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 CGE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ53 CGE, 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 CGE registered?

GJ53 CGE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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