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EF08 PMV

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,049 mi
Last recorded151,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 PMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 151,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 125,560 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,674 miles

nearside rear handbrake outer cable secured with cable tie.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low. (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure insecure and broken casing. (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,946 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,995 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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EF08 PMV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc 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 EF08 PMV, 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 EF08 PMV registered?

EF08 PMV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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