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GJ53 GFE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,227 mi
Last recorded111,227 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm tread in center - bald on outer edge

Nearside Slide indicator starting to fade

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread in center - bald on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Slide indicator starting to fade

Rear wiper blade split

engine top cover loose

one bulb in high mounted stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,835 miles

Engine cover mountings broken. Cover loose

Front headlight covers deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.D.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Engine cover mountings broken. Cover loose

Front headlight covers deteriorated

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,000 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,000 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,258 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,513 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension leg weaping

Fail 17 Sep 2012 73,804 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension leg weaping

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,339 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,083 miles

Both number plates slighlty deteriorated.

O/S/R disc outer face corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,489 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 GFE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GFE, 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 GFE registered?

GJ53 GFE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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