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GJ53 ZVL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 140,306 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 140,306 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 140,288 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Nearside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside (1.4.1 (a))

Side repeater not working Nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre display indicates air bag fault

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,848 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 136,292 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 132,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 132,896 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 130,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,433 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

dampness around both rear suspension units

Fail 18 Jul 2019 123,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

dampness around both rear suspension units

Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,821 miles

Dampness around both rear suspension units

Fail 2 Aug 2018 118,814 miles

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Dampness around both rear suspension units

Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,768 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 108,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,969 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,889 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,359 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

slight dampness nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,784 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 ZVL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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