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LW52 RVE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,765 mi
Last recorded59,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 RVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,765 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 59,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,425 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check all seat belts child seat in side car

Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 41,030 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,633 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,807 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 20,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,004 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 14,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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LW52 RVE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LW52 RVE, 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 LW52 RVE registered?

LW52 RVE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is LW52 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 RVE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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