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GK03 VNM

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 140,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 137,008 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 737,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 132,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 121,958 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 121,756 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 101,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

Fail 19 Feb 2008 65,390 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,465 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 VNM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

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

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