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CT08 AEX

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,141 mi
Last recorded110,141 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 AEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 110,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,372 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 43,372 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Suction mount center of screen; removed in test. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 27,792 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 23,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 10,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 3 Aug 2012 8,551 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,524 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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CT08 AEX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CT08 AEX, 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 CT08 AEX registered?

CT08 AEX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for CT08 AEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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