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GU53 DNY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,022 mi
Last recorded70,022 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 DNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 70,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly cut.under tray fitted.

Fail 10 May 2021 69,829 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 68,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 67,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 66,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 64,856 miles

both headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,828 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking from resevoir (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from pump (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,610 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

steering rack noisy in operation

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,520 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,476 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f handbrake cable outer broken

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,476 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,081 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise power steering hoses damp

advise slight play in pedal linkage

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and hose ferules

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise power steering hoses damp

advise slight play in pedal linkage

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to brake discs and hose ferules

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,449 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,720 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,448 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 34,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,782 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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GU53 DNY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU53 DNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 DNY registered?

GU53 DNY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is GU53 DNY safe to buy?

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