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SH08 OGX

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,204 mi
Last recorded114,204 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 OGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the top of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to markers & wearing around inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to markers & cracking around out edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 , marked ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to markers & wearing around inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around out edge of tread

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Hose incorrectly routed , mounting bracket insecure & catching brake disc / abrading inside face of road wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to markers & wearing around inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to markers & cracking around out edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 , marked ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to markers & wearing around inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around out edge of tread

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,531 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,997 miles

Chip in windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,030 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front discs corroded on inside.

Nearside tyre walls scuffed

Undertray insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,140 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 59,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,785 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,374 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 OGX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH08 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

SH08 OGX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SH08 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 OGX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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