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GL52 YPD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,891 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,212 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,212 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,173 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 60,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

low oil

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,299 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,404 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,399 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,821 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,054 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 25,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,656 miles

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

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

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 YPD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD registered?

GL52 YPD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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