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GV03 LXY

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,350 mi
Last recorded134,350 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 LXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 134,350 miles

there is anoise in the o/s/r wheel while turning

Fail 11 Nov 2010 134,344 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

there is anoise in the o/s/r wheel while turning

Pass 24 Mar 2010 117,772 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 117,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,548 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 86,604 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 51,291 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 LXY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GV03 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

GV03 LXY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is GV03 LXY safe to buy?

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