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SH08 LUL

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,039 mi
Last recorded104,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 LUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 104,039 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 104,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,658 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 55,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,635 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 43,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 38,882 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,482 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,269 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 LUL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

SH08 LUL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is SH08 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 LUL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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