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GV53 YPU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,040 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 89,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,989 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,764 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,212 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 YPU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV53 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

GV53 YPU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is GV53 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 YPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV53 YPU have outstanding finance?

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