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GU03 PYZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,615 mi
Last recorded160,615 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 160,615 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 160,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 155,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 147,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 141,199 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,064 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 14 Aug 2014 129,840 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear marks

Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 103,239 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,596 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,190 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 PYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

GU03 PYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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