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GL52 DXG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,949 mi
Last recorded105,949 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 DXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,949 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp faded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,213 miles

headlight lens ns+os slightly deteriorated but not seriously affecting light output

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,564 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 91,564 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,313 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

advise floor pan under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2007 63,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,869 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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GL52 DXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL52 DXG, 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 GL52 DXG registered?

GL52 DXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is GL52 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 DXG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL52 DXG have outstanding finance?

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