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GU03 UTZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

140,830 mi
Last recorded140,830 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,830 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 139,610 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking return pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,484 miles

Front struts leaking slightly

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

Rear tyres cracking through tread

Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front struts leaking slightly

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

Rear tyres cracking through tread

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,904 miles

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

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

under tray loose

Fail 23 Aug 2013 97,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

under tray loose

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,623 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,656 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,656 miles

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,540 miles

Engine cover insecure

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 48,437 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,057 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front suspension leg damp

slightly poor image from offside headlamp

Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

offside front suspension leg damp

slightly poor image from offside headlamp

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,561 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 UTZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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