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ST08 FBZ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,984 mi
Last recorded157,984 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 FBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 151,285 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,360 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 129,360 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2012 88,882 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 88,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,557 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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ST08 FBZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ST08 FBZ, 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 ST08 FBZ registered?

ST08 FBZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is ST08 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 FBZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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