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GU03 PZJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,073 mi
Last recorded190,073 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2017 190,073 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure light unit (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden handbrake cable (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure light lense missing (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a lump (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front windscreen has wiper marks

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and fluffy (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 190,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 182,842 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 177,925 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 169,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n\s\f suspension strut has light misting of oil

Pass 10 Apr 2014 169,258 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n\s\f suspension strut has light misting of oil

Fail 27 Mar 2013 162,226 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both outer edges

Offside registration plate light cover missing but not showing white light to rear

Pass 27 Mar 2013 162,226 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both outer edges

Offside registration plate light cover missing but not showing white light to rear

Pass 11 Apr 2012 158,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 150,689 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 150,661 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 141,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 132,348 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear suspension unit damp,

rear levelling valve seeping,

Pass 20 Feb 2007 114,512 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 22 Feb 2006 105,534 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 PZJ 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 68.8%.

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 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 PZJ, 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 PZJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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