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GV03 KRJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,122 mi
Last recorded132,122 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,122 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,684 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 112,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear suspension sphere areas show fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre is perished and shows uneven tread wear.

off side rear registration plate lamp is dim.

off side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

Fail 21 May 2014 86,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear suspension sphere areas show fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre is perished and shows uneven tread wear.

off side rear registration plate lamp is dim.

off side rear tyre is extensivly perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

service warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 22 May 2013 80,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear suspension sphere shows oil/fluid contamination.

off side rear registration plate lamp is "dim"

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease performance imbalance.

service warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 22 May 2013 80,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear suspension sphere shows oil/fluid contamination.

off side rear registration plate lamp is "dim"

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease performance imbalance.

service warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 17 May 2012 74,954 miles

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

slight leak from nearside rear suspension cylinder

Fail 14 May 2012 74,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

slight leak from nearside rear suspension cylinder

Fail 9 May 2011 68,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left hand fron tyre smooth on outer shoulder advise replacment

sign of minor fluid leak on gaiter of left hand rear sphere

sign of minor fluid weep on left hand front suspension leg

Pass 9 May 2011 68,953 miles

left hand fron tyre smooth on outer shoulder advise replacment

sign of minor fluid leak on gaiter of left hand rear sphere

sign of minor fluid weep on left hand front suspension leg

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,441 miles

both rear brake calipers showing signs of being pushed over close to discs

fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir below maximum but above minimum

signs of oil on left hand front suspension unit

signs of oil on left hand rear suspension unit

Fail 2 Jun 2010 62,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 54,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,968 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,927 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 31 May 2007 41,486 miles

note rear brake perfomance is uneven recomand rear brake check because offside rear is low on perfomance effort

Fail 29 May 2007 41,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

note offside rear brake perfomance is low =slow to work

Pass 23 May 2006 35,348 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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GV03 KRJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KRJ, 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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GV03 KRJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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