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AX08 HBA

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,791 mi
Last recorded111,791 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 111,791 miles

rear pads wearing low

windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view

Fail 6 Aug 2016 111,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads wearing low

windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,298 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 100,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,445 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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AX08 HBA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX08 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

AX08 HBA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AX08 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 HBA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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