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GY03 UZU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,072 mi
Last recorded152,072 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2016 152,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted!

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 141,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 126,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,156 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 112,459 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 88,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,683 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,814 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UZU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

GY03 UZU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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