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DV08 MOF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,392 mi
Last recorded140,392 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,392 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner rack arm joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner rack arm joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe leading from steering rack affected section marked with chalk (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 140,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner rack arm joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner rack arm joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe leading from steering rack affected section marked with chalk (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 132,547 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front lower subframe near steering rack affected line marked with chalk (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 132,547 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front lower subframe near steering rack affected line marked with chalk (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,002 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,512 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,870 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,863 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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DV08 MOF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV08 MOF, 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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DV08 MOF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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