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DA08 OCJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,848 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,698 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 91,697 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,836 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspect due to covers

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

underside floor unable to fully inspect vital components due to covers

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight tread distortion

Offside Front suspension unit damp

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight tread distortion

Offside Front suspension unit damp

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,431 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,431 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,280 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,280 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,289 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,756 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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DA08 OCJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA08 OCJ, 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 DA08 OCJ registered?

DA08 OCJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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