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GJ53 GFU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,046 mi
Last recorded148,046 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 148,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 139,837 miles

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

Nearside front handbrake poor

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 130,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 130,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both headlamp glass cloudy

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,861 miles

fluid leak in engine bay (undertray damp)

front discs lipped

nsr tyre low tread-1.6mm

osr tyre low tread-2.5mm

rear discs lipped

Fail 7 Sep 2013 91,861 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

fluid leak in engine bay (undertray damp)

front discs lipped

nsr tyre low tread-1.6mm

osr tyre low tread-2.5mm

rear discs lipped

Pass 18 Aug 2012 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 79,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 76,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,672 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 38,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GFU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GFU, 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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GJ53 GFU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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