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LY04 LJL

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,668 mi
Last recorded91,668 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 91,668 miles

both front handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

both rear brake discs starting to wear

both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust/ offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

both rear suspension bump stops worn

both rear suspension units slightly damp

front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front brake warning wire broken

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2025 87,349 miles

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

both front handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish

both rear brake discs starting to wear

both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust/ offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

both rear suspension units slightly damp

front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front brake warning wire broken

offside front headlamp lens starting to discolour

rear screen wiper and washer jet not working

Fail 2 Jul 2025 87,345 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish

both rear brake discs starting to wear

both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust/ offside rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

both rear suspension units slightly damp

front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front brake warning wire broken

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

rear screen wiper not working

Pass 4 Mar 2024 87,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,972 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 85,972 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 85,615 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,960 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,388 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,475 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,578 miles

chip in windscreen

engine cover loose

engine undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,722 miles

engine undertray fitted

handbrake cable casings cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,925 miles

engine undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,835 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,356 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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LY04 LJL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY04 LJL, 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 LY04 LJL registered?

LY04 LJL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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