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A18 DLT

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,695 mi
Last recorded131,695 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 131,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY WORN AND TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 131,695 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY WORN AND TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 120,635 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 120,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 113,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,889 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,301 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,243 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 28,865 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,865 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,720 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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A18 DLT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 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 A18 DLT, 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 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 DLT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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