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GY03 JVV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,465 mi
Last recorded201,465 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 201,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 201,453 miles

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 190,081 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 174,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 160,249 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 141,955 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 141,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 123,975 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 123,969 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 105,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 105,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 105,195 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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GY03 JVV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

GY03 JVV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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