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GL53 ZDE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,915 mi
Last recorded154,915 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 154,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 146,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 136,553 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess STEEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 127,388 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,383 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,619 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,990 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,696 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 58,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

reverse lights inop

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 ZDE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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