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AU08 EBP

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,591 mi
Last recorded91,591 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 EBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,301 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 89,301 miles

Power steering malfunctioning leaking (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,380 miles

offside + nearside rear tyres wearing 2 m/m tread

offside rear slight brake bind

Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,380 miles

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

offside + nearside rear tyres wearing 2 m/m tread

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 78,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,654 miles

all tyres 3mm to 4mm tread

Pass 15 May 2012 46,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 46,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 30,777 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 30,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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AU08 EBP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU08 EBP, 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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AU08 EBP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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