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DN08 VCJ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,509 mi
Last recorded151,509 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 151,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 109,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,442 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has a cut in outer side wall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,882 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,584 miles

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

Nearside front corner of vehicle has signs of impact.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,584 miles

Nearside front corner of vehicle has signs of impact.

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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DN08 VCJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DN08 VCJ, 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 DN08 VCJ registered?

DN08 VCJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DN08 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 VCJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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