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GY53 VAA

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,431 mi
Last recorded159,431 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 159,431 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 155,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 149,353 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 149,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 140,723 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,962 miles

lds fluid leak from engine under panel

Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,567 miles

oil leak from front engine under shield

Fail 17 Dec 2007 72,567 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from front engine under shield

Fail 20 Dec 2006 62,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,275 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 VAA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc 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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

GY53 VAA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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