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AP08 WHC

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 WHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted not allowing of full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,975 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,383 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi area (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

skirts fitted outer sills not checked

Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,004 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2016 82,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in osr tyre tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakediscs/pads wearing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,854 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakediscs/pads wearing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake wires broken

Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,738 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 WHC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

AP08 WHC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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