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GL03 XSN

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,998 mi
Last recorded158,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 158,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 158,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 155,359 miles

crack to n/s lower windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 154,961 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 154,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 150,000 miles

Both front struts misting

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

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

Nearside handbrake outer cover cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside number plate lamp missing cover

Offside rear tyre valve cracking

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 17 Jun 2013 149,996 miles

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

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

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

Both front struts misting

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

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

Nearside handbrake outer cover cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside number plate lamp missing cover

Offside rear tyre valve cracking

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 8 Jun 2012 147,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded and worn change asap

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,329 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 138,316 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 120,931 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 120,931 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,141 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 XSN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

GL03 XSN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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