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GV52 PYA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,324 mi
Last recorded164,324 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2021 164,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 153,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 144,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,888 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 122,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,866 miles

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

nearside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,463 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,861 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Poor Condition

Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Poor Condition

Pass 7 Apr 2012 71,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,077 miles

adv front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006

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 PYA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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