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SH08 OHP

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 OHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,037 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 141,388 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,862 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,830 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,157 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 OHP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

SH08 OHP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SH08 OHP safe to buy?

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