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SO08 EUJ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,260 mi
Last recorded124,260 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 EUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 124,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 108,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,305 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,447 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 23 Dec 2017 101,115 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 100,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,904 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,999 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr lamp cluster cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr lamp cluster cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,733 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 34,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,127 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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SO08 EUJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

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

Is SO08 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 EUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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