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SO08 EUE

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,590 mi
Last recorded92,590 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 EUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush( in suspension leg) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,948 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,948 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,099 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes noisy in operation

Fail 18 Feb 2015 59,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes noisy in operation

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,166 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 31,166 miles

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

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

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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SO08 EUE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO08 EUE, 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 SO08 EUE registered?

SO08 EUE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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