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SH08 OHA

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 OHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,361 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,361 miles

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 incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,712 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 58,537 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 58,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,579 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 42,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wiring cut

Offside front brake pad sensor wiring cut

Oil leak

Undertray damaged

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 OHA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

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

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The MOT history for SH08 OHA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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