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GU03 TZW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 103,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,910 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,288 miles

front number plate cracked

headlamp lens fading

offside door mirror loose

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,886 miles

both headlamp lens fading

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre depth getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,596 miles

engine cover loose

offside front tyre depth low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,350 miles

engine cover loose

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,350 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

engine cover loose

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,938 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,383 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)

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 TZW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

GU03 TZW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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