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EJ08 TSO

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,390 mi
Last recorded138,390 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 TSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 138,390 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (suggest replace it)

Pass 6 May 2016 118,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 118,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 100,115 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 100,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 82,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,736 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 May 2013 63,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,000 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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EJ08 TSO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 EJ08 TSO, 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 EJ08 TSO registered?

EJ08 TSO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EJ08 TSO safe to buy?

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