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GK53 DZV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 DZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,068 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,313 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 67,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,117 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 58,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 41,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 41,222 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,385 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,389 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,319 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 34,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,901 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,665 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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GK53 DZV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GK53 DZV, 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 GK53 DZV registered?

GK53 DZV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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