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WJ04 LHM

2004 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,827 mi
Last recorded155,827 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 155,827 miles

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

hydro elastic pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 155,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

hydro elastic pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 153,610 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 153,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 150,279 miles

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

little reserve travel left at the hand lever

parking break efficiency just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

previously wax oiled

Pass 28 Oct 2022 146,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 139,761 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 139,761 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,967 miles

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion on components .needs wax oiling renewing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,406 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,581 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 111,776 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,776 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,395 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,334 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,185 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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WJ04 LHM is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJ04 LHM, 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 LHM is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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