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GP03 FYJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,472 mi
Last recorded75,472 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,472 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 75,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,566 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 64,565 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2012 46,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,702 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 44,438 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 40,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2009 37,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,945 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 27,945 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 21,981 miles

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

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 FYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

GP03 FYJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is GP03 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 FYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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