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GV03 XEF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,225 mi
Last recorded126,225 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 XEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,225 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

eml on

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front outer cv gaitor poorly secured and leaking

nearside front suspension leg damp

offside rear suspension pipe corroded

radiator damp

service light on

Fail 4 Mar 2024 126,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

eml on

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front outer cv gaitor poorly secured and leaking

nearside front suspension leg damp

offside rear suspension pipe corroded

radiator damp

service light on

Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,400 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside headlight lense and beam image poor

offside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

various fluid seepage and various components and areas damp

Pass 7 Mar 2022 114,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor windscreen damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

various fluid seepage under bonnet/vehicle underside

Fail 2 Mar 2022 114,530 miles

Emissions not tested oil cap missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor windscreen damaged

offside headlamp beam image poor

oil filler cap missing

various fluid seepage under bonnet/vehicle underside

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,005 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

offside headlight lense and beam image poor

service light on

Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,001 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn

hydraulic fluid level low

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges and tread is at 1.6mm - advise replacement

nearside number plate light inoperative

offside front tyre worn on edges,inner edge below 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside headlight lense and beam image poor

offside rear tyre worn on edges and is at 2mm - advise replacement

service light on

suspect rear brake pads getting low - advise check

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,659 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,460 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,196 miles

brake pedal anti slip slighty worn

Front brake pads appear low.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip slighty worn

Front brake pads appear low.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,032 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,030 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear direction indicator faded

Fail 15 May 2014 57,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear direction indicator faded

Pass 15 May 2013 56,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 56,436 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 54,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 52,886 miles

both front wiper blades fuddering and starting to smear the windscreen

Pass 17 May 2010 49,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,855 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 XEF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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