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GJ53 UOF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,628 mi
Last recorded162,628 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 162,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 153,514 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 153,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 146,239 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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 Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 139,285 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 139,279 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 124,755 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 118,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 108,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 92,204 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 UOF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UOF, 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 UOF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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