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GL03 NFG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,539 mi
Last recorded120,539 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 NFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 120,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front locking wheel device head snapped.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2014 120,539 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front locking wheel device head snapped.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 114,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in shoulder of nearside front tyre

Fail 4 May 2013 114,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in shoulder of nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,365 miles

n/s/f strut/damper misting

o/s/f strut/damper misting

Fail 14 Jun 2011 95,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,404 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,404 miles

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)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 84,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,969 miles

front brake pads appear low

n/s and o/s front tyres worn/close to limit

Fail 22 May 2008 62,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 62,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 51,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,620 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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GL03 NFG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL03 NFG, 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 GL03 NFG registered?

GL03 NFG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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