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LJ04 PLJ

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,578 mi
Last recorded75,578 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 PLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 75,578 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 71,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front suspension legs have small fluid weeps

both rear suspension displacer units have slight fluid weeps

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,877 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test objects off dash top + sticker from offside lower screen ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,125 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 54,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all discs have surface corrosion (vehicle been standing)

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 49,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,153 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 26,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 PLJ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 82,192 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 PLJ, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ04 PLJ registered?

LJ04 PLJ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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