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GJ53 ZVG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,386 mi
Last recorded132,386 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 132,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Mar 2013 98,656 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 92,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,627 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 73,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,925 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,239 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 ZVG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

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

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