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RY52 WKB

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 WKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,567 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 96,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under shields fitted obscuring view to the engine components.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

front discs lipped

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 88,268 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

front discs lipped

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,043 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 84,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose ferrel's rusty

both front brake discs in poor condition

evidence of nsf wheel rubbing on something, unable to see in test

osf wheel slightly binding

side indicator's fading

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,960 miles

offside front fluid suspension return pipe shows signs of moisture

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,964 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front wipers poor

offside front fluid suspension return pipe shows signs of moisture

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,006 miles

Both front wiper blades split

N/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,005 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades split

N/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,092 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 71,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,626 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,653 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre 3.9mm ,,,nearside front tyre 3.3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,831 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,237 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 WKB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RY52 WKB, 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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RY52 WKB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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