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TIW 1981

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 1981
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,610 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 67,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,198 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 65,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,972 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,237 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 51,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,926 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,084 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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TIW 1981 is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 TIW 1981, 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 TIW 1981 registered?

TIW 1981 is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is TIW 1981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIW 1981 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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