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GJ53 KNA

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,238 mi
Last recorded116,238 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KNA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 116,238 miles

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

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight leaking from front suspension units

Fail 26 Apr 2017 116,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating brake disc in very poor condition (3.7.B.3)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST REAR SEATS PUT INTO UPRIT POSITION AND ITEMS MOVED PRIOR TO TEST ALSO SEAT BELT EXTENSIONS REMOVED PRIOR TO TEST

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

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight leaking from front suspension units

Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,025 miles

offside front tyre VERY badly worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 110,017 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre VERY badly worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,756 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on legal limit

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,086 miles

n/s rear suspension unit bellows torn but not leaking.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear suspension unit bellows torn but not leaking.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,594 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 83,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,697 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,609 miles

Slight corrosion on offside rear disc

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,133 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 KNA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNA, 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 KNA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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