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WU04 LHA

2004 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C583,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,116 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn worn very low

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 9 Feb 2017 121,116 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front brake pads worn worn very low

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,572 miles

Front brake p[ads worn low / thin

Handbrake travel high / long

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,037 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads worn low /. thin (nearside on limit)

Front bumper loose

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split -close to excess-

Parking brake travel very long!

Rear brake disc's corroded

Under wing covers damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,466 miles

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Front bumper loose

Handbrake travel long

Nearside rear tyre perished & cut to outer side wall

Rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,466 miles

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Front bumper loose

Nearside rear tyre perished & cut to outer side wall

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front parking brake cables outer casing in poor condition.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front parking brake cables outer casing in poor condition.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 110,336 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

rear discs corroded

wipers in poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2011 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

all discs rusty

slight fluid leak from n/s/f strut

slight fluid leak from o/s/f strut

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,189 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in os steering rack

front brake discs excessivly worn/lipped

Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in os steering rack

front brake discs excessivly worn/lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,059 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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WU04 LHA is a 2004 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU04 LHA, 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 WU04 LHA registered?

WU04 LHA is a 2004 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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