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GL03 ZXE

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,971 mi
Last recorded122,971 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,971 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 122,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,588 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 107,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,566 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 97,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 86,968 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 86,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,175 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 57,975 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,844 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 34,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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 ZXE 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 62.5%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

GL03 ZXE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is GL03 ZXE safe to buy?

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