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GV52 FJF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

164,894 mi
Last recorded164,894 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 164,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 161,902 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 161,902 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 159,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,983 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 156,983 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 154,694 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 154,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,146 miles

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess and slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 153,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess and slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 150,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm into body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm into body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 150,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm into body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm into body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,510 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 145,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

dampness to n/s/r suspension component

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 29 Jan 2018 142,164 miles

Rear tyres low tread depth

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,558 miles

dampness to o/s/r suspension component

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2016 133,914 miles

engine bay cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dampness to front suspension units

some dampness aroundvrear suspension components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 127,119 miles

slight dampness around rear suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,796 miles

dampness around rear suspension units

dampness to front supension units

Fail 16 Sep 2013 121,796 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dampness around rear suspension units

dampness to front supension units

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,541 miles

slight leak from nearside rear suspension

Fail 30 Jan 2013 117,541 miles

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

slight leak from nearside rear suspension

Pass 6 Feb 2012 112,554 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

dampness to front shockabsorbers

dampness to n/s/r suspension sphere area

Fail 6 Feb 2012 112,554 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level between min/max

dampness to front shockabsorbers

dampness to n/s/r suspension sphere area

Pass 2 Feb 2011 107,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level between min/max

Fail 2 Feb 2011 107,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid level between min/max

Pass 10 Feb 2010 102,937 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 102,937 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 97,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has a different speed rating

Fail 16 Jan 2008 91,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has a different speed rating

Pass 13 Feb 2007 86,745 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 86,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2006 81,546 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 81,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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GV52 FJF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 GV52 FJF, 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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GV52 FJF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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