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GY03 JVN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 JVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 94,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut leaking fluid.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

fan belt loose and flapping about

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Silencer very poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2015 86,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,451 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,451 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,683 miles

Exhaust corroding and has slight hole at rear.

Slight oil weep from nearside front suspension cylinder

Tailgate could not be opened

Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

unable to open the boot

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to open the boot

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,964 miles

brake fluid below max

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear light unit smashed

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,964 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake fluid below max

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear light unit smashed

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,797 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 48,797 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,325 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 39,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 29,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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GY03 JVN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GY03 JVN, 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 GY03 JVN registered?

GY03 JVN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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