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LJ04 FHE

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,988 mi
Last recorded76,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,988 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F fluid suspension (shock abosorber) has slight mist of fluid

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 75,401 miles

All shocks are bouncy

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 72,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR Tyre Perished

Fail 25 May 2013 72,896 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR Tyre Perished

Pass 24 May 2012 66,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,599 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,628 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 47,334 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm rubber split

Pass 25 May 2007 35,107 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 FHE is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FHE, 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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What year was LJ04 FHE registered?

LJ04 FHE is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LJ04 FHE safe to buy?

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