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EK08 HVO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,183 mi
Last recorded141,183 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 141,183 miles

Front discs pitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,973 miles

Front discs

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 134,973 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Tie rod has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front discs

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,735 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,462 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,394 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 HVO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 EK08 HVO, 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 EK08 HVO registered?

EK08 HVO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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