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GV53 YPT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,984 mi
Last recorded122,984 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,110 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2013 100,108 miles

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

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)

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,014 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished and split apart on edges exposing cords

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,280 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres badly cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s/r and both front tyres badly cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

nearside front fluid suspension unit has a light misting off oil

offside front tyre has cracking off tread on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,740 miles

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

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

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 YPT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YPT, 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 YPT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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