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ST08 FCJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,983 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 117,974 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 110,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,110 miles

small oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jun 2020 95,110 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

small oil leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2019 76,417 miles

nearside front track rod end & offside front anti roll bar link ball joints dust covers started deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2019 76,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front track rod end & offside front anti roll bar link ball joints dust covers started deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,616 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 68,476 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 61,816 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge 225 55r17

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,475 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,821 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,822 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 41,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,488 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 FCJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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