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PY03 GZV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,658 mi
Last recorded151,658 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 151,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front shock absorbers slight weep

rear hydrolic suspension pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 151,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front shock absorbers slight weep

rear hydrolic suspension pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,392 miles

Centre rear surspension pipes corrodid

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 147,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre rear surspension pipes corrodid

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

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 5 Sep 2014 143,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and centre rear surspension pipes corroding

wiper blades just splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2013 138,795 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2013 138,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,611 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 117,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,411 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 98,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,625 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,848 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 61,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 54,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,393 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,911 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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PY03 GZV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PY03 GZV, 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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PY03 GZV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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