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AO08 VJZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,494 mi
Last recorded77,494 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,440 miles

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING,URGENT.

CAM BELT HISTORY.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE ,CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P(2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING,URGENT.

CAM BELT HISTORY.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE ,CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P(2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 62,795 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 62,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,223 miles

front wipers little smeary

Fail 20 Mar 2017 60,083 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

front wipers little smeary

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 57,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,859 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,406 miles

slight leak from offside front suspention unit

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 VJZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO08 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

AO08 VJZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AO08 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VJZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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