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PY08 EXH

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,915 mi
Last recorded196,915 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 EXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 196,915 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 186,215 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 186,214 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 162,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 162,217 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 129,794 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside outer steering rack gaitor clips insecure,gaitors are still secure and preventing dirt ingress.

nearside rear tyre has a cut,close to exposing cord/ply

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,226 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 87,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 36,715 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 EXH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY08 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

PY08 EXH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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