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AO08 TEY

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,415 mi
Last recorded136,415 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 122,449 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 122,440 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,194 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 102,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,490 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 89,489 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear and nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,258 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,258 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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AO08 TEY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO08 TEY, 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 AO08 TEY registered?

AO08 TEY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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