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GL53 OUC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,671 mi
Last recorded160,671 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 160,671 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in off side front drop link

Fail 23 Aug 2017 160,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in off side front drop link

Fail 23 Aug 2017 160,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in off side front drop link

Pass 6 May 2016 155,931 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play

Offside Front shock absorber lightly weeping fluid

Offside Front wiper smears lightly

Offside Rear shock absorber lightly weeping fluid

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 155,931 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play

Offside Front shock absorber lightly weeping fluid

Offside Front wiper smears lightly

Offside Rear shock absorber lightly weeping fluid

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 149,831 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 144,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 155,753 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 138,028 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 138,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 126,862 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,527 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 57,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 117,387 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,506 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 OUC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL53 OUC, 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 GL53 OUC registered?

GL53 OUC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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