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GV03 OAL

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,887 mi
Last recorded133,887 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 133,887 miles

Nearside Rear suspension squeak

Offside Rear suspension squeak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 125,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,931 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 113,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 101,673 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)

both front brakes binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,151 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,451 miles

slight play on nearside front link bar, front brake pads appear thin, tow bar very rusty.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o.s.handbrake outer sleeve split

Fail 17 Jun 2009 70,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o.s.handbrake outer sleeve split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,383 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,140 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2006 42,765 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 OAL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

GV03 OAL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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