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FV08 OZB

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,869 mi
Last recorded142,869 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 142,869 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 142,337 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 212,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 204,973 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 194,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,004 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,875 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 81,750 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 75,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,152 miles

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

both rear tyres show slight signs of cracking.

Pass 1 May 2014 59,881 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 59,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 53,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,288 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 45,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 36,092 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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FV08 OZB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 FV08 OZB, 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 FV08 OZB registered?

FV08 OZB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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