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WJ04 ELW

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ELW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 109,158 miles

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

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

front shock absorbers damp

headlight beam patterns deteriorated

n/s handbrake slightly sticky

n/s repeater slightly discoloured

slight wear in rack ends

Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,158 miles

front shock absorbers damp

headlight beam patterns deteriorated

n/s handbrake slightly sticky

n/s repeater slightly discoloured

slight wear in rack ends

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp outputs slightly dim

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 21 Mar 2014 98,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,986 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,785 miles

Found evidence of n/s/f handbrake cable rubbing on edge of tyre. Repositioned cable out of the way. No major damage to either, no further action required

Fail 2 Mar 2007 36,785 miles

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

Found evidence of n/s/f handbrake cable rubbing on edge of tyre. Repositioned cable out of the way. No major damage to either, no further action required

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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WJ04 ELW is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ04 ELW, 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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WJ04 ELW is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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