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GU53 DXM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 DXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 108,034 miles

C STOPLIGHT INOP.

DAMAGE SCREEN.

LONG TRAVEL SERVICE/PARK BRAKES.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/F WHEEL.

TYRES-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 108,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

C STOPLIGHT INOP.

DAMAGE SCREEN.

LONG TRAVEL SERVICE/PARK BRAKES.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/F WHEEL.

TYRES-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,707 miles

C STOPLIGHT INOP

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

PLAY RACK O/S.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,707 miles

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

C STOPLIGHT INOP

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

PLAY RACK O/S.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,483 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN.P.A.S. PIPE LEAK?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 97,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL MIN.P.A.S. PIPE LEAK?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,113 miles

P.A.S.HOSE STARTING TO LEAK?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE N/S/F-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

P.A.S.HOSE STARTING TO LEAK?MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE N/S/F-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,263 miles

both wiperblades in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2011 80,674 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine cover loose

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,674 miles

engine cover loose

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 66,381 miles

Advise n/s rear tyre down to 2mm in places.

Advise o/s rear tyre at minimum limit.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,737 miles

ADVISE slight movement in n/s front anti roll bar link.

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 1 Sep 2006 49,644 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 DXM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green 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 GU53 DXM, 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 GU53 DXM registered?

GU53 DXM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is GU53 DXM safe to buy?

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