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DA08 ODE

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,289 mi
Last recorded170,289 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 170,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 132,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,839 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 85,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,958 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working Flickering on and off. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,834 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front jacking point dent

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inoperative

near side front jacking point slight dent

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,147 miles

near side rear tyre 2-3mm cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,703 miles

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

off side rear tyre 3mm

slight noise near side front under steering load

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,546 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 ODE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DA08 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

DA08 ODE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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