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YR03 GZC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 GZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 78,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,644 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,416 miles

osf tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,983 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 61,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,992 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 33,720 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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YR03 GZC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR03 GZC, 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 YR03 GZC registered?

YR03 GZC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is YR03 GZC safe to buy?

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