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GL52 LWH

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,671 mi
Last recorded173,671 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 LWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 173,671 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 173,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 173,400 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 156,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 145,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 130,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 113,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,337 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre getting low

rear disc slighly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,004 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 LWH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

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

Is GL52 LWH safe to buy?

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