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RV08 FJC

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,323 mi
Last recorded86,323 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 86,323 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulder.

Pass 7 May 2019 77,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,910 miles

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

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

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

no emission smoke detected

Pass 9 May 2016 71,078 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise nsf position lamp inoperative

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 9 May 2016 71,078 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise nsf position lamp inoperative

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 8 Apr 2015 66,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,252 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,148 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,148 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,086 miles

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

advise nsr tyre slightly staggered

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,592 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,591 miles

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

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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RV08 FJC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV08 FJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 FJC registered?

RV08 FJC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is RV08 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 FJC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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