MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective worn to legal limit ()
Both rear tyres getting low tread.
Front wipers slightly smearing screen
NSR tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyres getting low tread.
Coolant level low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wipers slightly smearing screen
NSR tyre worn on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front brake pad wear sensor wire fouling wheel
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre worn to 1mm on outer edge
o/s/r wheel attatched with different type of bolts to other wheels. wheel is secure but washers remain loose.
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 RAE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ53 RAE, 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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AJ53 RAE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2008.
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