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DN08 VDG

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,700 mi
Last recorded70,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,700 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking rubber hose near axle (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,407 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 64,405 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 54,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,567 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 27,567 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 22,870 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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DN08 VDG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN08 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

DN08 VDG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DN08 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 VDG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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