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GJ53 CHK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,170 mi
Last recorded152,170 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 CHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 152,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 149,413 miles

Nearside Front oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 149,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 120,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 120,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,290 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,744 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,267 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 62,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and extensive engine/body undershielding in place

stonechip and scratch damage to windowscreen

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,484 miles

engine covers and extensive engine/body undershielding in place

stonechip and scratch damage to windowscreen

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,699 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 CHK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CHK, 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 CHK registered?

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

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