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GU03 GBZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,317 mi
Last recorded146,317 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,317 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 146,098 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 118,309 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,793 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,471 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,264 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,333 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 29,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,150 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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GU03 GBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU03 GBZ, 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 GU03 GBZ registered?

GU03 GBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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