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GK03 STX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,005 mi
Last recorded169,005 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 STX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 169,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 165,412 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 165,412 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 162,603 miles

Front Both sides shock absorbers have misting of oil

Headlamps distorted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Rear both sides trailing arm bushes have slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2018 162,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both sides shock absorbers have misting of oil

Headlamps distorted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Rear both sides trailing arm bushes have slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2017 151,811 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 151,811 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 2-3mm and has cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

throttle pedal is stiff

Fail 10 Nov 2016 141,316 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking broken (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 2-3mm and has cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

throttle pedal is stiff

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,951 miles

offside headlamp beam image blurred

Pass 27 Nov 2014 121,682 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight seep from a suspension seal on o/s/r

Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Nov 2011 87,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 73,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2009 55,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 44,588 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,845 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,227 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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GK03 STX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STX, 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 GK03 STX registered?

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

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