MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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
drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract
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
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
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
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
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
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)
near side mirror glass crack
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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