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GY53 UUB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,143 mi
Last recorded157,143 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 157,143 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides link bars (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 157,143 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides link bars (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 145,964 miles

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

Offside 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)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 135,862 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,918 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise cambelt due bye age/mileage

slight play in osf part of rack

Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise cambelt due bye age/mileage

slight play in osf part of rack

Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,626 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 91,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,242 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,713 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 UUB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY53 UUB, 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 UUB registered?

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

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