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GN53 LPX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,752 mi
Last recorded154,752 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 154,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 142,772 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

difference in rear brake effort 30%

n/s/f & o/s/f handbrake slow to return

n/s/f outter hanbrake cable fractured,causing water ingress

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs worn & corroded

rear brake pads heat damaged/in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2011 142,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

difference in rear brake effort 30%

n/s/f & o/s/f handbrake slow to return

n/s/f outter hanbrake cable fractured,causing water ingress

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs worn & corroded

rear brake pads heat damaged/in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2010 132,354 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

eml light on

front brake pads low

o/s/r number plate lamp dim

rear wiper blade split noisey

Fail 30 Oct 2009 116,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 116,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 99,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,773 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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GN53 LPX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN53 LPX, 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 GN53 LPX registered?

GN53 LPX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is GN53 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 LPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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