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C5 AHG

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,851 mi
Last recorded88,851 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,905 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 78,905 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,526 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,525 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,632 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,234 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,785 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,387 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C5 AHG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C5 AHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 AHG registered?

C5 AHG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is C5 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 AHG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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