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GV52 FJK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,629 mi
Last recorded166,629 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 166,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 157,019 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 148,828 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad wire broken

slight leak on both front shocks

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,781 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,928 miles

slight fuel misting

Fail 2 Mar 2013 128,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight fuel misting

Pass 4 Feb 2012 117,014 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 117,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 107,155 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 98,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 89,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 78,439 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 78,439 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 62,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,579 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 56,310 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,218 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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GV52 FJK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GV52 FJK, 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 GV52 FJK registered?

GV52 FJK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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