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GY03 HVJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,543 mi
Last recorded71,543 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,543 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 71,543 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner rack arm has play

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,851 miles

struggled to get through emissinons test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 48,729 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

struggled to get through emissinons test

Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,922 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,157 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,874 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,005 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,197 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,187 miles

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

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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GY03 HVJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY03 HVJ, 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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GY03 HVJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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