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FH08 LVF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 LVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 120,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 93,343 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess hose crimp end significantly corroded but not leaking at time of test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess return hose perished and split but didn't leaking during test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges unable to say if to cords or not due to dirt ingress. strongly advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges do not appear to have reached cords at this time. strongly advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake cable guides are damage but do not affection the operation

Fail 10 May 2023 93,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess hose crimp end significantly corroded but not leaking at time of test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess return hose perished and split but didn't leaking during test (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges unable to say if to cords or not due to dirt ingress. strongly advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges do not appear to have reached cords at this time. strongly advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake cable guides are damage but do not affection the operation

Pass 30 May 2022 87,525 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer tread groove ()

Nearside Front bumper corner protruding but not sharp or insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable guide damaged but doesn't appear to affect the operation

Nearside Rear parking brake effort much lower than the o/s maintenance or adjustment maybe required

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park cable guide damaged but doesn't appear to affect the operation

Rear suspension fluid feed pipe corroded not excessive at this time

Pass 20 May 2021 83,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 83,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge of tread cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 80,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 80,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 77,908 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 77,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ? bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,026 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Zero Emissions

Fail 23 May 2018 71,510 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Zero Emissions

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,318 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 62,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 62,061 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/5517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,099 miles

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

exhaust emmisions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 29 May 2015 51,107 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 51,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 45,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,833 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2011 25,925 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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FH08 LVF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH08 LVF, 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 FH08 LVF registered?

FH08 LVF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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