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CY08 HWS

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,525 mi
Last recorded92,525 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bearing slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm outer hub bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,525 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint bearing slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm outer hub bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes to steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,193 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes to steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 83,282 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 83,282 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear inner side light not working.

Pass 3 May 2017 79,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight innop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension unit is slightly damp in area.

Offside Front suspension unit is slightly damp in area

Fail 3 May 2017 79,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight innop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension unit is slightly damp in area.

Offside Front suspension unit is slightly damp in area

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,740 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake sticking lightly

Oil under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front brake pads getting low 3/4 worn.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front brake pads getting low 3/4 worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,406 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 49,406 miles

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)

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 20 Jul 2012 41,085 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,400 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 HWS 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 58.8%.

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 HWS, 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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CY08 HWS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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