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GU03 HNY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,251 mi
Last recorded131,251 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 131,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 131,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,053 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 108,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,987 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 98,987 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,725 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,440 miles

mounting bolt missing from towbar on offside

Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 69,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 52,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,336 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 HNY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNY, 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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GU03 HNY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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