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FM08 AED

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 AED
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2020 68,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 67,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,438 miles

NSR tyre starting to perish and cuts to tyre, also worn uneven on inner edge.

OSR tyre starting to perish and worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,068 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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FM08 AED is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM08 AED, 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 FM08 AED registered?

FM08 AED is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is FM08 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 AED shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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