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SH08 LBA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,193 mi
Last recorded78,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 LBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 78,193 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 78,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,617 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess centre pneumatic air suspension pipes excessively corroded attention required (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,573 miles

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Fail 15 May 2017 55,573 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 17 May 2016 51,467 miles

rear hydraulic pipe corroding

slightly damp around hydraulic pump

Pass 12 May 2015 45,664 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre starting to crack around tread area

Pass 8 May 2014 39,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 32,692 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 24,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,373 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 LBA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH08 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

SH08 LBA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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