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FN08 HYO

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,216 mi
Last recorded161,216 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 161,216 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside / nearside (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 161,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess offside / nearside (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,553 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 151,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake insecure calliper bolt. (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake insecure calliper bolt. (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 147,133 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 147,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated & cuts but not deep (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,481 miles

structural corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 139,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 134,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 130,901 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight weep from offside front suspension strut.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 113,411 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight weep from offside front suspension strut.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 97,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 72,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN08 HYO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN08 HYO, 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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FN08 HYO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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