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OW52 AUE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,667 mi
Last recorded167,667 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 AUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 167,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake shield corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 167,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake shield corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 160,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 160,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 156,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 155,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension pipe deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear metal suspension pipes slight corrosion

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 150,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension hydraulic return hose slightly perished.

Rear Hydraulic suspension pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 143,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension return hose slightly perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 143,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking return hose split. (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 137,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,212 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 129,006 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 121,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,443 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 114,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,221 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 104,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,651 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,371 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,174 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,174 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,346 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 66,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,119 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,204 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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OW52 AUE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OW52 AUE, 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 OW52 AUE registered?

OW52 AUE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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