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GX03 DLN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,039 mi
Last recorded112,039 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight misting of fluid from suspension unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight misting of fluid from suspension unit

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 108,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,648 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,347 miles

Oil leak

outer sills covered

power assisted steering pipe damp

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Apr 2009 65,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

outer sills covered

power assisted steering pipe damp

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,029 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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GX03 DLN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX03 DLN, 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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GX03 DLN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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