MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Front oil leak
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
Oil leak
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
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 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.
Is GJ53 CHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ53 CHK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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