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GK03 SKU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 SKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 105,220 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,141 miles

both front suspension struts has a slight misting of oil

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f link bar ball joint has slight free play

Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension struts has a slight misting of oil

n/s/f parking brake is binding slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f link bar ball joint has slight free play

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,878 miles

wheel covers not fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,791 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 68,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 18 Mar 2008 57,359 miles

front tyres more worn on edges

sills covered

Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

sills coverd

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 40,888 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,944 miles

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

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)

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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GK03 SKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK03 SKU, 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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GK03 SKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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