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FD08 UNS

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,836 mi
Last recorded123,836 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 UNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,674 miles

undertray damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,674 miles

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

undertray damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,708 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 May 2011 35,051 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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FD08 UNS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD08 UNS, 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 FD08 UNS registered?

FD08 UNS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is FD08 UNS safe to buy?

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