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GP03 CVG

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 CVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,526 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

N/s/r seat catch poor operation

Plastic covers trays and liner preventing full examination

Slight weep both front suspension legs

Some deterioration rear number plate

Wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,578 miles

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Some deterioration to rear number plate

Wiper damage to front windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,360 miles

Cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Plastic sill covers and trays preventing full examination

Some uneven wear to all tyres

Wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,520 miles

Evidence of oil around both front suspension units

Evidence of oil around p.a.s pipes

Plastic liners trays and covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Some wear and deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,395 miles

Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination

Rear inner pads appear low

Slight weap on o/s/f suspension leg

Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,816 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,087 miles

Front brake pads approx 50%

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil misting to both front suspension legs

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,060 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 1 Sep 2007 31,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,567 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 CVG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GP03 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

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

Is GP03 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 CVG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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