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SP08 HBF

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,865 mi
Last recorded102,865 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2022 102,865 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s + o/s. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 97,700 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s + o/s. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,152 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Vehicle end of particulate filter,rubbers broken up. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray is damaged and loose.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 92,152 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Particulate filter front. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Front mounting assemble broken away from front leaving a hole. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Set for left hand drive traffic. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Vehicle end of particulate filter,rubbers broken up. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray is damaged and loose.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Reset aim. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 87,765 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,561 miles

Off side and near side front tyres wearing close to limit

Off side and near side rear tyres close to limit

Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

Rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP08 HBF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP08 HBF, 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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SP08 HBF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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