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GL03 XTA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

272,001 mi
Last recorded272,001 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 272,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 260,142 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 247,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 226,075 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nail in distorted offside rear tyre.

nearside rear distorted tyre ON legal limit.

wear to both front brake discs.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 197,454 miles

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

Oil leak

hanbrake cables outer casing split and worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 170,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 169,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 142,367 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 117,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,945 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 XTA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

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