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MW52 LYZ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,498 mi
Last recorded133,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jan 2020 133,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 130,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jan 2019 130,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,376 miles

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 22 Jan 2018 125,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 17 Jan 2017 121,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 121,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,623 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit leaking slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,314 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,778 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,773 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,804 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,915 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,910 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,817 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,817 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,246 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,903 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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MW52 LYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MW52 LYZ, 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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MW52 LYZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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