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HJ08 PHK

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,542 mi
Last recorded81,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 PHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,542 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,173 miles

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

STEERING RACK SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,036 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,453 miles

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

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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HJ08 PHK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ08 PHK, 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 HJ08 PHK registered?

HJ08 PHK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HJ08 PHK safe to buy?

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