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FH08 LVR

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 LVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,579 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,560 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,844 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,850 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 51,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,521 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,549 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,100 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 LVR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH08 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

FH08 LVR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 LVR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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