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C5 LHA

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,168 mi
Last recorded121,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 121,168 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 121,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,238 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 74,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,098 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 50,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 47,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,111 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 33,680 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,862 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 LHA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C5 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

C5 LHA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is C5 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LHA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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