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FT08 LCE

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,865 mi
Last recorded27,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,203 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.00mm

Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,049 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,247 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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FT08 LCE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FT08 LCE, 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 FT08 LCE registered?

FT08 LCE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is FT08 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 LCE shows 7 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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