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GU03 ZPC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,088 mi
Last recorded178,088 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 178,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 171,462 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 162,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 162,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 146,148 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 146,015 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 132,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 125,908 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 117,757 miles

movement in nsr radius arm bearing

movement in osf drop link

movement in osf steering rackend

nsr suspension unit damp

osr tyre worn and sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2010 109,915 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 109,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,732 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 103,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 95,473 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 95,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,814 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,053 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)

slight play in o/s rack

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 ZPC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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