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T33 ECS

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,566 mi
Last recorded155,566 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 ECS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 155,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 139,259 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 133,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder middle of screen ()

Pass 28 May 2020 74,641 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,394 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,720 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot perished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,848 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,848 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,915 miles

Fluid stain offside front under vehicle - no loss or drips during test - advise full clean and re-check.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,631 miles

nearside hand brake cable mount broken but not rubbing

offside handbrake cable mount broken but not rubbing

Fail 16 Jul 2014 45,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

headlight wash inop however the vehicle dose not have hid or led lights.

nearside hand brake cable mount broken but not rubbing

offside handbrake cable mount broken but not rubbing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,539 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,539 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,452 miles

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

Offside 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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T33 ECS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 T33 ECS, 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 T33 ECS registered?

T33 ECS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is T33 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T33 ECS 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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