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AX08 AMO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,069 mi
Last recorded107,069 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,454 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 97,451 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,509 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 88,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,686 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,929 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,058 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,893 miles

ENGINE, FLOOR AND SILL COVERS FITTED

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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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AX08 AMO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX08 AMO, 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 AX08 AMO registered?

AX08 AMO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AX08 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 AMO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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