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AP08 HLU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,112 mi
Last recorded126,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,112 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 123,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 19 May 2014 123,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 111,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 108,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,022 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,984 miles

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

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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AP08 HLU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP08 HLU, 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 AP08 HLU registered?

AP08 HLU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AP08 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 HLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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