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B7 AFL

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,010 mi
Last recorded70,010 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 70,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 70,000 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,224 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracks to n/s and o/s rear tyre treads

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,550 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,770 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,771 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,953 miles

0/s/r tyre perishing in tread area

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,673 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 25,073 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 22,373 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

hazard warning switch sticking

nearside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,399 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre depth getting low

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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B7 AFL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B7 AFL, 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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B7 AFL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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