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AP08 OES

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OES
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,214 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,212 miles

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,624 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,600 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,547 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess lightly misted in fluid (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both spheres - corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,288 miles

Evidence of a fluid weap onto engine undertray

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,122 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,931 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nail in n/s/r tyre in centre of tread

rear brake discs wearing thin

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 OES is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

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

Is AP08 OES safe to buy?

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