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GJ53 HHW

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,395 mi
Last recorded182,395 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 HHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 182,395 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened large looped pipe at rear axle to joint and from joint to valve block (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

both rear suspension units have light misting of oil.

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Oct 2015 182,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort 19kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened large looped pipe at rear axle to joint and from joint to valve block (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

both rear suspension units have light misting of oil.

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Oct 2014 172,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 155,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,489 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 144,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,107 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 136,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 128,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 118,534 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 118,534 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 938,227 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 79,579 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 HHW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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