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DU08 AEV

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,808 mi
Last recorded72,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 AEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,734 miles

both front shockers have light misting of oil

offside inner rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front shockers have light misting of oil

offside inner rack joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,505 miles

both front shockers damp

both handbrake cables slightly chaffed

both rear tyres close to limit and wearing on outer edge

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,872 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2013 31,445 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,040 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,405 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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DU08 AEV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU08 AEV, 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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DU08 AEV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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