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DE04 LUJ

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,062 mi
Last recorded194,062 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 194,062 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 8 May 2015 183,655 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2014 169,913 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 169,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 157,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

front discs heavily lipped around edges

front tyres wearing low on tread at 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

plastic sills

tow bar fitted

Pass 11 May 2012 41,173 miles

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 14,173 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 40,803 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 125,826 miles

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) front discs worn req measuring 4) front brake pads look low

Fail 3 May 2011 125,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) front discs worn req measuring 4) front brake pads look low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 110,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rear disc slightly scored.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 110,133 miles

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

n/s rear disc slightly scored.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,535 miles

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) front tyres and o/s rear close to limits 3) outer sill,wheel nuts and underbody covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2009 94,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) front tyres and o/s rear close to limits 3) outer sill,wheel nuts and underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,669 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

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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DE04 LUJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,958 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 DE04 LUJ, 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 22 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE04 LUJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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