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LT04 NXX

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,304 mi
Last recorded132,304 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 NXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 132,304 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 132,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working headlamp bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 117,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 117,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 107,384 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated caliper fouling wheel (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 May 2016 103,365 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

under trays fitted in engine bay

Fail 17 May 2016 103,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak on engine

under trays fitted in engine bay

Pass 15 May 2015 94,066 miles

damp around underbonnet pipes (suspect power steering fluid leak)

front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear brake inner faces corroded.

rear tyres wearing low and cracking in tread.

Fail 13 May 2015 94,066 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damp around underbonnet pipes (suspect power steering fluid leak)

front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear brake inner faces corroded.

rear tyres wearing low and cracking in tread.

scraping noise from rear wheels when turned.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,458 miles

n/s/r hydrolic suspension unit wet but no visable leaks

n/s/r light cluster damaged

noise from o/s/r brake

o/s side repeater pale

o/s/f drop link top dust cover split

o/s/r hydrolic suspension unit damp

oil leaks

play in o/s steering arm

rear inner pads look low

rear tyres getting low splitting and wearing on outer edge

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2014 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r hydrolic suspension unit wet but no visable leaks

n/s/r light cluster damaged

noise from o/s/r brake

o/s side repeater pale

o/s/f drop link top dust cover split

o/s/r hydrolic suspension unit damp

oil leaks

play in o/s steering arm

rear inner pads look low

rear tyres getting low splitting and wearing on outer edge

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,626 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,147 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 51,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,480 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked but not effecting operation

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,112 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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LT04 NXX is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT04 NXX, 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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LT04 NXX is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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