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GV53 UTR

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,931 mi
Last recorded107,931 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UTR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,931 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,929 miles

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

nearside handbrake outer cable damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2017 107,903 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,639 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,223 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,177 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/S/F anti roll bar link has minor play

O/S/F anti roll bar link has minor play

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,952 miles

Both handbrake cables outer casing split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,952 miles

Both handbrake cables outer casing split

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,047 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,418 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,208 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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GV53 UTR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV53 UTR, 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 GV53 UTR registered?

GV53 UTR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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