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AP08 OEF

2008 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,087 mi
Last recorded89,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,353 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,353 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 65,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,040 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,642 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,738 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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AP08 OEF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

AP08 OEF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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