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AF08 TBO

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,864 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 72,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 65,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,835 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,835 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,465 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,667 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 27,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF08 TBO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF08 TBO, 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 AF08 TBO registered?

AF08 TBO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is AF08 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 TBO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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