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GY53 UZB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,887 mi
Last recorded145,887 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 145,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 143,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,823 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 133,772 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 133,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clip on passenger floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 131,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 123,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 123,966 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 115,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 97,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,308 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,688 miles

ADVISE N/S rear tyre wear @ 1.6mm ....O/S rear tyre wear @ 2mm ..

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,936 miles

ADVISE O/S rear tyre tread@ 4mm AND N/S rear tyre tread @ 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,673 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,141 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 UZB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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