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GL03 XSC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,641 mi
Last recorded132,641 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 132,641 miles

front wiper blades worn/split

malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,590 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

malfunction lamp iluminated

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged broken (3.4.3)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

malfunction lamp iluminated

Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,255 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 11,213 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,325 miles

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

slight fluid leak from rear suspention

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,185 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,648 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 50,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,131 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 XSC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL03 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

GL03 XSC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is GL03 XSC safe to buy?

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