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GJ53 ZVC

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,619 mi
Last recorded93,619 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,619 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 93,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,274 miles

NSR suspension slight leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,274 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

NSR suspension slight leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,541 miles

n/s wing repeater fading

washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,992 miles

o/s front shocker damp

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,242 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside steering rack has slight play in a joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,123 miles

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

Nearside & Offside steering rack has slight play

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,153 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,345 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,540 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 ZVC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

GJ53 ZVC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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