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EK08 DSO

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,448 mi
Last recorded33,448 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 DSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 33,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 31,865 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 26,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,598 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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EK08 DSO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK08 DSO, 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 EK08 DSO registered?

EK08 DSO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EK08 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 DSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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