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GJ53 ZVB

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,415 mi
Last recorded113,415 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 113,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack end balljoints

Fail 25 May 2016 113,411 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack end balljoints

Pass 15 May 2015 103,966 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 May 2015 103,883 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2014 96,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 May 2014 96,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 May 2013 88,835 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 88,835 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 86,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 82,077 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 82,077 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,925 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear offside sphere slightly damp

rear window loose

Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,831 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear offside sphere slightly damp

rear window loose

Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,326 miles

n/s/f suspension unit damp

o/s/f suspension unit damp

Fail 31 Dec 2007 60,326 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f suspension unit damp

o/s/f suspension unit damp

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seats not fitted

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Dec 2006 45,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear seats not fitted

rear wiper split

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 ZVB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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