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GL52 ZYW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,778 mi
Last recorded153,778 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 153,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 145,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 145,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 130,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 130,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,314 miles

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

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)

engine management fault light on.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 101,239 miles

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

light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,431 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,431 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,936 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade in colour

o/s/front seatbelt webbing starting to fray

Fail 9 Jul 2008 73,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear indicators starting to fade in colour

o/s/front seatbelt webbing starting to fray

Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 46,763 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 ZYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

GL52 ZYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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