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RE08 LTX

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,352 mi
Last recorded153,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 153,352 miles

Both sides rear parking brake cable to caliper mounts worn

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 152,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both sides rear parking brake cable to caliper mounts worn

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 144,171 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 144,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 226,427 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Offside Front dip beam not very bright

Offside Front tyre appears low on pressure

coolant low

Pass 7 Mar 2017 125,599 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in Pivot bush

Offside Front Slight play in Pivot bush

Fail 7 Mar 2017 125,599 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in Pivot bush

Offside Front Slight play in Pivot bush

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,660 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 3 Mar 2014 126,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,329 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 82,100 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,075 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 57,442 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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RE08 LTX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE08 LTX, 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 RE08 LTX registered?

RE08 LTX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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