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HN08 CYO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 CYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 153,365 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wires snapped

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Feb 2023 153,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wires snapped

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 134,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,113 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,680 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 91,520 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,552 miles

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre low and cracking

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,792 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,148 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,280 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn low inner/outter edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 40,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,464 miles

small split osf wiper

Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,317 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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HN08 CYO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN08 CYO, 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 HN08 CYO registered?

HN08 CYO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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