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AO08 VWF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension pipes greased

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,256 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,300 miles

handbrake reading only just over limit

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,984 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 45,984 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,432 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 May 2014 27,432 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2013 23,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,506 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 10 May 2011 14,163 miles

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 VWF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

AO08 VWF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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