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AO08 VWP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,749 mi
Last recorded129,749 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,392 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,299 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,445 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 86,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,985 miles

nearside rear tyre close too legal limit(1.6mm)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,165 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 VWP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

AO08 VWP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is AO08 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VWP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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