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AU08 XOB

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

152,762 mi
Last recorded152,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 152,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 148,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 148,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 137,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot - split

Nearside Front hub - slight movement

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 137,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached fixing bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot - split

Nearside Front hub - slight movement

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 134,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 133,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 133,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 124,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,778 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 115,778 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,205 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 98,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,289 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 88,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 7,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,437 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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AU08 XOB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XOB, 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 AU08 XOB registered?

AU08 XOB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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