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LB04 ZXA

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 ZXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 157,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 157,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 142,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 139,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,912 miles

both headlamps poor intensity

Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine compartment (7.2.3)

both headlamps poor intensity

Pass 10 Apr 2017 135,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,878 miles

both rear outer tyres have cracks in outer wall

Fail 21 Apr 2016 133,876 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Diesel leak from front

both rear outer tyres have cracks in outer wall

Pass 14 May 2015 132,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 130,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 129,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 126,775 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 125,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 125,670 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 119,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 107,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 95,558 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 75,221 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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LB04 ZXA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LB04 ZXA, 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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LB04 ZXA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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