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GL53 MXH

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,017 mi
Last recorded211,017 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 211,017 miles

Fluid leak from both front suspension units

Fluid leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Noise from both rear wheel bearings

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in offside front track rod end

Slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Fail 3 Jul 2015 211,017 miles

Fluid leak from both front suspension units

Fluid leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Noise from both rear wheel bearings

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Play in offside front track rod end

Slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Pass 19 Jul 2014 192,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 192,772 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 174,265 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 174,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 160,470 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 160,458 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 143,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 121,707 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 113,813 miles

oil filler cap fallen off

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

both front struts weeping oil

Fail 18 Nov 2008 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

both front struts weeping oil

oil filler cap fallen off

Pass 12 Nov 2007 91,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,541 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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GL53 MXH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MXH, 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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GL53 MXH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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