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PY08 HMA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,032 mi
Last recorded144,032 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 HMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 144,032 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front constant velocity joint boot slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,425 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear engine mounting slightly worn

steering rack has slightly mist of oil

Fail 16 Apr 2019 123,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear engine mounting slightly worn

steering rack has slightly mist of oil

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,776 miles

offside front headlamp has a poor pattern

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,639 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,215 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 HMA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HMA, 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 HMA registered?

PY08 HMA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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