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GL03 PNZ

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,026 mi
Last recorded144,026 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 PNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,026 miles

Nearside wiper blade stating to split

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake readings low

Fail 11 Jul 2017 144,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside wiper blade stating to split

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake readings low

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate stained

parking brake lever slack

rear number plate loose

Fail 28 Jun 2016 139,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate stained

parking brake lever slack

rear number plate loose

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

faulty electrics

front brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly stained

high level stop light not working

nearside front tyre getting low in tread

rear wiper blade split and activating at random

Fail 18 Jun 2015 123,745 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

faulty electrics

front brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly stained

high level stop light not working

nearside front tyre getting low in tread

rear wiper blade split and activating at random

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,062 miles

centre stop light not working

front number plate slightly stained

offside rear tyre outside wall heavily crazed

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 9 Jul 2014 120,062 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre stop light not working

front number plate slightly stained

offside rear tyre outside wall heavily crazed

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,635 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link worn, nearside front handbrake arm has little movement, offside front shocker leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front antiroll bar link worn, nearside front handbrake arm has little movement, offside front shocker leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,645 miles

part of upper brake light dim

Fail 23 Jun 2011 97,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

part of upper brake light dim

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,910 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 76,772 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,458 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 PNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PNZ, 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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GL03 PNZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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