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GY53 MZO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 147,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 141,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 136,310 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,326 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 129,326 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking strut return pipe (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 117,823 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 113,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 113,332 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 107,468 miles

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

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

snow tyre fitted to all 4 road wheels

Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,468 miles

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

snow tyre fitted to all 4 road wheels

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,053 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 102,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four wheels have snow tyres fitted

Pass 2 May 2009 91,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 83,248 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,111 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 73,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GY53 MZO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY53 MZO, 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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GY53 MZO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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