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GY03 TWP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 89,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 84,614 miles

Nearside Front shock has sight weep

Pass 6 May 2015 76,592 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 76,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 71,348 miles

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

nearside & offside parking brake outer cables deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside & offside parking brake outer cables deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 67,488 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside parking brake outer cables deteriorated

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle inspected wet

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle inspected wet

Pass 17 May 2011 58,168 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

slight misting of fliud offside rear suspension unit

Pass 25 May 2010 52,535 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear discs rusty

Pass 22 May 2009 46,797 miles

near side front shocker slight damp patch

Pass 22 May 2008 39,970 miles

slight damp patch around off side rear shere area

Pass 14 May 2007 31,419 miles

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

both rear indicators faded

Pass 5 May 2006 24,511 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 TWP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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