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RY52 OWV

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,947 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear suspension strut slight leak

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

Rear brake discs corroded

e-m-l on

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,417 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,308 miles

EML is on

ESP Light is on

Engine is noisy

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,255 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML is on

ESP Light is on

Engine is noisy

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,730 miles

engine noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,936 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 Sep 2009 49,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,063 miles

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

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

e-m-l on

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,478 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,282 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 OWV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

RY52 OWV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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