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AX57 EOW

2008 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,467 mi
Last recorded62,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,467 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 44,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front door handle insucure

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,009 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge in contact with arch liner

Fail 25 Apr 2019 42,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge in contact with arch liner

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 36,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,485 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 34,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,065 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 31,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,006 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 19,006 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f outer door handle insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 14,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f outer door handle insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,657 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 10,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AX57 EOW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AX57 EOW, 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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AX57 EOW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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