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GY52 BUO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,922 mi
Last recorded201,922 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 BUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 201,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/s/r suspension dust cover split and o/s/r.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 2 May 2015 199,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel

slight movement on o/s/f drivers seat base

Fail 28 Apr 2015 199,713 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

slight brake bind on o/s/f wheel

slight movement on o/s/f drivers seat base

Pass 15 Apr 2014 195,760 miles

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

Fail 11 Apr 2014 195,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

Pass 4 Apr 2013 181,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

Fail 4 Apr 2013 181,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract

Pass 13 Apr 2012 167,474 miles

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

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

nearside front brake assemble electrical connection broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 152,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 128,529 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 128,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 104,105 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 103,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,548 miles

near side mirror glass crack

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,237 miles

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

n/s front anti roll bar link worn

n/s outer drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,023 miles

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

Nearside rear disc face wearing uneven, and N/S rear slower to opperate than O/S- suggest inspected.

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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GY52 BUO 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 GY52 BUO, 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 GY52 BUO registered?

GY52 BUO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GY52 BUO safe to buy?

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