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GP03 CVE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 CVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2011 88,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,129 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,558 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,089 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,224 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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GP03 CVE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP03 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

GP03 CVE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is GP03 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 CVE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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