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GV52 WAJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,803 mi
Last recorded11,803 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,244 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,171 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 101,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 91,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R road wheel fouling caliper/back plate when rotated...

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,436 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,617 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 50,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,201 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,725 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 WAJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

GV52 WAJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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