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PJ08 HDC

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 110,376 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 110,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,738 miles

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

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

The vehicle passed the emission test no printout produced due to low emission output

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,534 miles

Vehicle passed the emission test no printout produced due to low emission output

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,109 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle passed emission test no printout produced due to low emission output

Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,003 miles

Vehicle passed emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,754 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,111 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,306 miles

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)

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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PJ08 HDC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ08 HDC, 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 PJ08 HDC registered?

PJ08 HDC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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