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CA08 ARU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,554 mi
Last recorded186,554 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ARU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 186,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 186,554 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 180,286 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted could not view

Fail 26 Oct 2021 180,286 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 23 Nov 2020 174,978 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2020 169,953 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front shocks are misting of oil

rear shocks have misting of oil

slight missing of oil around the top of the engine sump

Pass 13 Sep 2019 168,084 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 154,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 62,971 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 62,971 miles

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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CA08 ARU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CA08 ARU, 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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CA08 ARU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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