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GV03 KPJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,830 mi
Last recorded182,830 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2015 182,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded osr and nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement osf wheel (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

brake discs all round corroded

no high level stop light

osf seatbelt slow retraction

osr and nsr suspension units slight leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 180,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 179,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 172,629 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 172,625 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 163,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 154,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 137,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 128,821 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 128,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 110,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 110,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

all tyres appear under inflated

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,908 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

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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GV03 KPJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV03 KPJ, 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 GV03 KPJ registered?

GV03 KPJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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