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PJ08 XYH

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,301 mi
Last recorded137,301 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 134,677 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 134,676 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2017 127,150 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 May 2017 127,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 May 2016 117,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 117,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2014 97,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 88,151 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 77,400 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 77,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,617 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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PJ08 XYH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ08 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

PJ08 XYH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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