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AJ53 RAE

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,109 mi
Last recorded205,109 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 205,109 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 193,151 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 193,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 180,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 168,721 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 157,024 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,667 miles

Spare tyre defective worn to legal limit ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,013 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,520 miles

Both rear tyres getting low tread.

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

NSR tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 114,520 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,326 miles

o/s/r wheel attatched with different type of bolts to other wheels. wheel is secure but washers remain loose.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,577 miles

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.

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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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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