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138,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both sides handbrake cable plastic outer end caps into calipers deteriated
both sides handbrake plastic support brackets broken
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking from sphere valve (2.4.D.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both sides handbrake cable plastic outer end caps into calipers deteriated
both sides handbrake plastic support brackets broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
passenger front tyre wearing edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
passenger front tyre wearing edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
the front brake disc,s look worn
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 FVU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 CA08 FVU, 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 CA08 FVU registered?
CA08 FVU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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