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RY52 OWK

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,274 mi
Last recorded158,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 OWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 158,274 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 145,020 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 145,020 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 132,489 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 132,489 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2013 122,690 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seat belts slow on return

front brake discs worn and pads low

slight leak both side front suspension struts

slight leak offside suspension /steering pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seat belts slow on return

slight leak both front suspension struts

slight leak offside front suspension/steering pipe

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front seat belts slow on return

slight leak both front suspension struts

slight leak offside front suspension/steering pipe

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,331 miles

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

gearbox fault

under shield rear surport bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,156 miles

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

under shield rear surport bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,712 miles

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

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

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 10 Jan 2007 49,554 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,589 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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RY52 OWK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY52 OWK, 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 RY52 OWK registered?

RY52 OWK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is RY52 OWK safe to buy?

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