MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Dampness around both rear suspension units
Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Dampness around both rear suspension units
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
front brake discs and pads worn
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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