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SH08 JUK

2008 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,027 mi
Last recorded66,027 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 JUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wiper arm missing

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 63,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 60,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 55,697 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,025 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,025 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,617 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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SH08 JUK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH08 JUK, 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 SH08 JUK registered?

SH08 JUK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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