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GY53 UZA

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,395 mi
Last recorded132,395 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 132,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 119,985 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 119,886 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,065 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,688 miles

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

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

slight o/s inner rack end joint play

Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,347 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 48,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,597 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 UZA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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