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GU53 PJJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,190 mi
Last recorded127,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 127,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 114,431 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 31 Jul 2009 105,836 miles

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

child seat fitted to centre rear seat so unable to check seat belt

Fail 30 Jul 2009 105,836 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to centre rear seat so unable to check seat belt

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,760 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)

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 PJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

GU53 PJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GU53 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 PJJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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