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HT08 OKE

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,632 mi
Last recorded135,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 OKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 135,632 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 135,619 miles

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

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

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

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

rear Anti-roll bar linkage(s) ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,584 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

engine light on

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 14 Aug 2017 123,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

engine light on

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,327 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short Brake pad low warning wiring (1.9.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 96,327 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short Brake pad low warning wiring (1.9.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,832 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 82,832 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,045 miles

Emissions clean.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,301 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread.

Emissions too lean to register.

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. Keep a check.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. Keep a check.

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

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

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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HT08 OKE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT08 OKE, 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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HT08 OKE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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