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SH08 LWP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,200 mi
Last recorded128,200 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 128,200 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,109 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,959 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,969 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,892 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 62,892 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,066 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 LWP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

SH08 LWP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SH08 LWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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