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PY08 AON

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 AON
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 116,637 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 116,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,313 miles

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

engine / outer sill /underside covers fitted.

o/s/f. steering rack end worn.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,313 miles

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

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

engine / outer sill /underside covers fitted.

o/s/f. steering rack end worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,652 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,525 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,490 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2011 50,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 50,692 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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PY08 AON is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PY08 AON, 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 PY08 AON registered?

PY08 AON is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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