MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central stop light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central stop light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted
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 Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
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)
o/s/f suspension unit slightly damp
o/s/r suspension unit slightly damp
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
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)
o/s/f suspension unit slightly damp
o/s/r suspension unit slightly damp
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
boot area loaded,spare tyre depth not checked.
engine leaking oil,recommend investigation
engine/outer sill/underside covers fitted at time of test.
offside front seat belt slow to retract.
recommend timing belt renewal as due at 100,000 miles
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
boot area loaded,spare tyre depth not checked.
engine leaking oil,recommend investigation
engine/outer sill/underside covers fitted at time of test.
offside front seat belt slow to retract.
nearside front drop link rod has slight play in lower joint
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect under bonnet componets
engine undertray fitted unable to fully inspect componets
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV53 YPP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YPP, 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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GV53 YPP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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