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GV52 LNE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,096 mi
Last recorded166,096 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 166,096 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 164,639 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear number plate light cover missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2017 159,396 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 153,133 miles

Nearside wiper split

Fail 14 Dec 2016 153,133 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside wiper split

Pass 9 Dec 2015 147,423 miles

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

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

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

nearside number plate light lens cover missing

oil misting around intercooler, engine and pipes

small lip starting on front discs

Fail 9 Dec 2015 147,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside number plate light lens cover missing

oil misting around intercooler, engine and pipes

small lip starting on front discs

Pass 13 Dec 2014 141,792 miles

Oil leak

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2013 136,891 miles

high level brake light inop

stone chips in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2013 131,935 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 131,857 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 127,278 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 127,278 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 121,663 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 102,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,735 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 91,735 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 80,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 80,987 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 62,544 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 LNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

GV52 LNE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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