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HN08 FGO

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,988 mi
Last recorded98,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 97,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken on the car loom side so low pad warning will not function as required for nsf brake pad(s) wear as wire appears shorted out to extinguish warning lamp permanently for nsf pads

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 97,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken on the car loom side so low pad warning will not function as required for nsf brake pad(s) wear as wire appears shorted out to extinguish warning lamp permanently for nsf pads

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear wire broken

Nearside Front Suspension leg misting

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

Offside Front Suspension leg misting

Pass 9 May 2017 73,673 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 73,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly worn outside edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside rear tyre statring to wear low on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2014 55,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,293 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 49,293 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 34,602 miles

Car has sill covers so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Nearside windscreen has permit over 40mm within swept area which may cause obstruction to view.

Obstructed view of inner frnt and rear brakes. Advise full brake check with wheels removed

Wipers smeariing at time of test. Advise clean screen and re asses

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 FGO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

HN08 FGO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is HN08 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 FGO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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