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GU53 OYK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,720 mi
Last recorded133,720 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 133,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 121,354 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 121,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,089 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 107,032 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,205 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,834 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,834 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,255 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OYK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU53 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

GU53 OYK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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