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GL53 MXP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,645 miles

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,149 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nsf and osf disc in poor condtion

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,620 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 86,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,752 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,258 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 74,242 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front n/s hand brake cable outer casing damagd

front o/s hand brake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,445 miles

Handbrake cable outer casing split monitor

Fail 27 Nov 2007 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake cable outer casing split monitor

Pass 20 Nov 2006 37,945 miles

Rear seats not present at time of test.

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 MXP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

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

Is GL53 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 MXP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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