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LJ04 FAA

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,289 mi
Last recorded139,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 139,289 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 139,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

eml light on

Fail 6 Jul 2021 131,820 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

eml light on

Pass 1 Aug 2020 130,868 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 114,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 99,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,628 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 91,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,916 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,147 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 60,122 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 60,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,216 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,901 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 25,547 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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LJ04 FAA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ04 FAA, 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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LJ04 FAA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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