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AU08 XPN

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,103 mi
Last recorded69,103 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted damaged and distorting tyre sidewall (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

bonnet latch cable stretched

Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,214 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs wearing thin and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,551 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,660 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XPN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 XPN registered?

AU08 XPN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AU08 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 XPN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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