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WJ04 UXL

2004 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,650 mi
Last recorded49,650 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 49,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 47,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 23,271 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,546 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 22,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,035 miles

both head lamp lenses crazed

Fail 5 Feb 2018 22,034 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both head lamp lenses crazed

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,760 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,430 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,085 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 8,781 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 UXL is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UXL, 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 WJ04 UXL registered?

WJ04 UXL is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WJ04 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 UXL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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