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GY03 WPV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 88,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 80,288 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 80,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 66,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Nearside headlamp has a poor beam pattern and a reduced light output due to deterioration and frosting of the lenses, it is recomended that this be replaced.

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

Offside front suspension leg has a light misting of oil.

Offside headlamp has a poor beam pattern and a reduced light output due to deterioration and frosting of the lenses, it is recomended that this be replaced.

Ofside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.,

Rear number plat starting to delaminate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 65,896 miles

Bonnet release lever very stiff, catch mechanism lubricated but to no avail, suspect faulty cable.

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside beam immage poor due to frosting of the headlamp lense

Offside 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)

Offside beam immage poor due to frosting of the headlamp lense

Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bonnet release lever very stiff, catch mechanism lubricated but to no avail, suspect faulty cable.

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside beam immage poor due to frosting of the headlamp lense

Offside 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)

Offside beam immage poor due to frosting of the headlamp lense

Pass 19 May 2010 58,097 miles

Bonnet Release Cable Very stiff

Offside Front Suspension unit weeping slightly

Pass 8 May 2009 47,849 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,005 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,744 miles

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

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 WPV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

GY03 WPV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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