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GJ53 UPB

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 UPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,838 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 64,058 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,728 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,687 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 UPB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

GJ53 UPB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GJ53 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 UPB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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