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AX57 HVD

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 HVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn edge

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension dust cover slight worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs slight corroded surface

under trays

Fail 31 Jan 2020 108,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight worn edge

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension dust cover slight worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs slight corroded surface

under trays

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess bent (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays

Fail 24 Jan 2019 104,383 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess bent (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,206 miles

under trays

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,850 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2017 91,850 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,943 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,053 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,053 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HVD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX57 HVD, 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 AX57 HVD registered?

AX57 HVD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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