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GJ53 HFE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,977 mi
Last recorded108,977 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 88,044 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking return pipe detached (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,451 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,909 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 71,783 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,444 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,441 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 64,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,792 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,097 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 HFE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

GJ53 HFE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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