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GP03 CUW

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Slight misting but no leak from diesel cooler.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,645 miles

Slight misting but no leak from diesel cooler.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,528 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f headlight has very slight scratches

Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid low

n/s/f headlight has very slight scratches

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,565 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 38,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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GP03 CUW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red 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 GP03 CUW, 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 GP03 CUW registered?

GP03 CUW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is GP03 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 CUW 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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