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GV52 KWE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

229,096 mi
Last recorded229,096 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 229,096 miles

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

Front lower anti vibration bar bolt insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 228,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front lower anti vibration bar bolt insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,743 miles

front brake pads worn low

slight wear in neaside front anti-roll bar link ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,079 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 108,492 miles

slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint

Fail 17 Feb 2012 108,492 miles

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

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

slight wear in nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,790 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,781 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,651 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 87,646 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,358 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,725 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 60,725 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 49,753 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,602 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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 KWE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KWE, 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 KWE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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