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GP03 FHS

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,119 mi
Last recorded165,119 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 FHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 165,119 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 165,119 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 155,035 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 155,035 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 143,226 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,873 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,402 miles

advise both front shock absorbers slightly damp

advise near side rear suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,178 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 FHS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

GP03 FHS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is GP03 FHS safe to buy?

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