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HN08 FGM

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

260,716 mi
Last recorded260,716 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 260,716 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 260,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 140,133 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 140,132 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 128,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2020 128,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,224 miles

Ns front tyre has worn on extreme edges

Os front shock absorber is damp

Os front tyre has worn slightly on extreme edges

Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Ns front tyre has worn on extreme edges

Os front shock absorber is damp

Os front tyre has worn slightly on extreme edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 96,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,165 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 74,033 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2015 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,611 miles

EMISSION LIMITS WERE TESTED AND MET, BUT THE DSM COULD NOT REGISTER READINGS

brake pads getting low 70%

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FGM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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