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EJ08 UJG

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,566 mi
Last recorded213,566 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 213,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,991 miles

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

Oil leak underbody and exaust contaminated ()

offside front windscreen moulding missing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 123,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak underbody and exaust contaminated ()

offside front windscreen moulding missing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,067 miles

Front under cover / shield damaged

Full underbody covers and shields fitted - restricting visual inspection

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,067 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front under cover / shield damaged

Full underbody covers and shields fitted - restricting visual inspection

Oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,764 miles

engine covers & undertray obscuring components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,764 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertray obscuring components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,286 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,263 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 UJG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

EJ08 UJG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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