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GL52 DYG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,206 mi
Last recorded178,206 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 DYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 178,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 178,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

back box corroded

broken wire on nsf hub area

Fail 14 Dec 2012 162,755 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box corroded

broken wire on nsf hub area

Pass 15 Dec 2011 147,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre brake light inop

Fail 15 Dec 2011 147,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre brake light inop

Pass 22 Dec 2010 131,161 miles

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

both rear abs wires brackets loose and rubbing on suspension

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f & rear wiper split

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 131,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear abs wires brackets loose and rubbing on suspension

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f & rear wiper split

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake and suspension pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 115,904 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 115,903 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 101,248 miles

Both front suspension struts have slight leak.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 101,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front suspension struts have slight leak.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 83,946 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 63,785 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 43,991 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 DYG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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