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DY08 XUR

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,385 mi
Last recorded64,385 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 XUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,385 miles

front wipers are perishing

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers are perishing

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,284 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 52,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,723 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,266 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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DY08 XUR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY08 XUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 XUR registered?

DY08 XUR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 XUR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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