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LW52 RYZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

201,424 mi
Last recorded201,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 RYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 201,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 201,424 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 201,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 200,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 198,501 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 195,601 miles

Nearside Rear damage to rear wing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 192,844 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 192,831 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 190,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 186,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 180,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 170,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 170,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 161,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 144,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 138,911 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 133,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,348 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,257 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 81,652 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 75,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 75,083 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,750 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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LW52 RYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

LW52 RYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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