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GJ53 ZVD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 135,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 130,287 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 130,287 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 123,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 114,894 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 114,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 108,375 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 103,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 101,741 miles

note/pads not fully visible/trims fitted to outer sills/brake master cylinder level low/body panel damage

slight dampness to tops of front shocks

Fail 12 Oct 2006 101,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

note/pads not fully visible/trims fitted to outer sills/brake master cylinder level low/body panel damage

slight dampness to tops of front shocks

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 ZVD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

GJ53 ZVD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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