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OW52 HRO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,331 mi
Last recorded72,331 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,331 miles

under body tray fitted,components unable to inspect some componants

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,784 miles

underbody tray fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,100 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 58,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,485 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 54,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 50,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 48,383 miles

Nearside wiperblade split

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,556 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,611 miles

Advise when spinning offside rear wheel slight rotational noise,recommend investigation.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 38,978 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2008 34,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 30,279 miles

nearside rear door dont open from inside or outside

Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 20,778 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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OW52 HRO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OW52 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

OW52 HRO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is OW52 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 HRO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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