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CP08 RXR

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 RXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,102 miles

Offside Front suspension unit has a slight misting of fluid

Fail 13 Apr 2018 91,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension unit has a slight misting of fluid

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,439 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,450 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,442 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2013 44,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,566 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,805 miles

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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CP08 RXR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP08 RXR, 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 CP08 RXR registered?

CP08 RXR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CP08 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 RXR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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