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GL53 CAO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 CAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,676 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 93,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 87,031 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

bothrear tyres are cracked/perishing!!

nearside rear tyre is soft!!

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,726 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,726 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,252 miles

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

front brake pads worn low approx 80% worn.

outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

rear brake pads worn low approx 90% worn

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

under body covers fitted unable to test varios components

under bonnet covers fitted unable to test varios components

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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GL53 CAO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GL53 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 CAO registered?

GL53 CAO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is GL53 CAO safe to buy?

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