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DA08 OCZ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,941 mi
Last recorded101,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 101,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread, slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected pipe repaired/modified (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread, slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 99,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged seat belt webbing excessively frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread, slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected pipe repaired/modified (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread, slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 94,520 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,665 miles

Front Wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,429 miles

slight corrosion on suspension pipes

trays fitted restricting view to components

Fail 8 Jul 2020 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on suspension pipes

trays fitted restricting view to components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,306 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,768 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 65,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted

near side rear tyre 3mm tread cut

Fail 6 Jun 2016 47,483 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted

near side rear tyre 3mm tread cut

Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,704 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 32,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,564 miles

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

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 OCZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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