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AC08 PBV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,260 mi
Last recorded92,260 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,260 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 92,260 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 80,679 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 69,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 58,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,526 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 48,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 44,422 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 44,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 37,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 33,988 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,620 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,082 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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AC08 PBV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC08 PBV, 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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What year was AC08 PBV registered?

AC08 PBV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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