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J12 PEX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,960 mi
Last recorded149,960 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 PEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 149,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 137,541 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,453 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,913 miles

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

Offside Front suspension pipe weeping

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,548 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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J12 PEX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J12 PEX, 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 J12 PEX registered?

J12 PEX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is J12 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 PEX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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