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OE08 UFD

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,130 mi
Last recorded115,130 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 UFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 115,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 115,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 110,907 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 104,761 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 28 May 2021 97,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,139 miles

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

Offside Front suspension strut has light misting of oil

Rear suspension pipe sligtly corroded on unions

low pressure return pipe at rear slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2019 75,970 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 58,106 miles

Grease on front suspension item where cv boot has had clip replaced.

Slightly damp at base of N/S/R suspension strut unit

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,397 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,722 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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OE08 UFD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE08 UFD, 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 OE08 UFD registered?

OE08 UFD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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