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FE08 RVU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,947 mi
Last recorded123,947 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 RVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 123,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 106,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension weak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 83,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,994 miles

Both front brake pad warning light wires broken

Dampness around fuel tank no leak detected

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear handbrake cable clip damaged handbrake functioning as intended

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front brake dust cover missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,245 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 67,104 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,240 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,504 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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FE08 RVU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE08 RVU, 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 FE08 RVU registered?

FE08 RVU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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