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GL53 UEW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2014 105,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light stay on

n/s/f nozzle not lubricating water

Pass 24 May 2014 105,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light stay on

n/s/f nozzle not lubricating water

Pass 10 May 2013 93,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 88,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 82,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag sign stays on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,545 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,545 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 64,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.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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GL53 UEW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

GL53 UEW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is GL53 UEW safe to buy?

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