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GU03 PYP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,230 mi
Last recorded143,230 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 PYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 142,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 142,828 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking gaiter split (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking gaiter split (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,079 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 142,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,450 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 139,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,332 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,200 miles

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,277 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 PYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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