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P17 LBJ

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,048 mi
Last recorded143,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 LBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 143,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 143,048 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,390 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 138,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 132,596 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 126,144 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 126,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 126,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,124 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 118,124 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 108,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,893 miles

o/s/r suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,563 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,072 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f shocker leaking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,973 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,760 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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P17 LBJ is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P17 LBJ, 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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P17 LBJ is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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