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CY08 HWH

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,900 mi
Last recorded198,900 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 198,900 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 198,900 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb fitted during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 181,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 145,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 113,507 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 113,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 109,201 miles

Front tyres uneven wear and scrubbing

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

Pass 17 May 2018 104,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jun 2013 66,785 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 49,898 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2011 36,184 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 36,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,734 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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CY08 HWH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CY08 HWH, 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 CY08 HWH registered?

CY08 HWH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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