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GY53 RTZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 RTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,009 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,435 miles

Minimal clearance between nearside handbrake cable and tyre

Nearside front handbrake cable casing worn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,301 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,617 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 60,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,647 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

Pass 5 May 2010 43,386 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 43,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,562 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,373 miles

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 RTZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RTZ, 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 GY53 RTZ registered?

GY53 RTZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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