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GV03 KRX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,666 mi
Last recorded199,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 199,666 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 199,664 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 186,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 186,857 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 171,518 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 171,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 156,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 153,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 153,344 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 147,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 147,900 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,352 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 KRX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

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

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