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GL03 ZXU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

263,986 mi
Last recorded263,986 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 263,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 251,685 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 239,748 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 225,099 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 209,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 190,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 172,545 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 172,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 151,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 145,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 145,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 129,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,849 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,981 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 101,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 83,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,623 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 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

GL03 ZXU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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The MOT history for GL03 ZXU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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