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LB53 VJJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,024 mi
Last recorded95,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,265 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 66,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut leaking.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 51,123 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. due to item in boot. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut leaking.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,115 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 49,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,064 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 48,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,955 miles

nearside front suspension leg slightly damp with oil

Fail 19 Jun 2015 39,913 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front suspension leg slightly damp with oil

offside rear inner brake disc very corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,615 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front suspension leg slightly damp

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,728 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,985 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,368 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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LB53 VJJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB53 VJJ, 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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LB53 VJJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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