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GY03 MUP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,234 mi
Last recorded155,234 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 155,234 miles

Nearside Front wing covered in tape

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 155,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing covered in tape

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 143,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 143,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing has sharp edge has been duck tape

Offside Front mirror cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Bumper/wing damaged

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,606 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 118,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,375 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,964 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 92,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,370 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,955 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 MUP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MUP, 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 MUP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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