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GJ53 KMU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

263,431 mi
Last recorded263,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 263,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake caliper sticking

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 20 Jan 2015 263,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake caliper sticking

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 28 Jan 2014 242,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 242,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 217,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp lendses opaque not adversly affecting beam image

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 203,841 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre feathered and just on the legal limit

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre feathered and just on the legal limit

Fail 24 Nov 2011 203,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre feathered and just on the legal limit

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre feathered and just on the legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 185,259 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 185,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 159,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 159,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 126,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 70,848 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GJ53 KMU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

GJ53 KMU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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