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GL52 ZZJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,515 mi
Last recorded170,515 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 170,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 159,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 144,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 129,804 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 129,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 122,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 116,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre on limit ; worn on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2011 116,899 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre on limit ; worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2010 111,225 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 101,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 73,171 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,870 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZZJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GL52 ZZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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