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GU53 OXP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,208 mi
Last recorded201,208 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 201,208 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 187,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire cut/severed

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder

nearside front windscreen wiper blade slight smearing in operation

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre tread wearing low

offside rear tail lamp lense has slight damage

Pass 1 Nov 2013 174,079 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 174,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 160,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 10 Nov 2011 146,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 132,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,768 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 117,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,556 miles

NSF TYRE HAS SLIGHT WEAR TO OUTSIDE EDGE.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 87,556 miles

NSF TYRE HAS SLIGHT WEAR TO OUTSIDE EDGE.

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front link arm has slight movement in ball joint.

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 OXP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU53 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

GU53 OXP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is GU53 OXP safe to buy?

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