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LT04 PLZ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,345 mi
Last recorded155,345 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 PLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 155,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 155,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,953 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,549 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2019 102,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,651 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,614 miles

Central Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,396 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 47,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,619 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,569 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 PLZ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT04 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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