MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member, above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays/trims fitted at time of test
front brake discs worn
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays/trims fitted at time of test
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn and corroded - advise replacement with pads
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front suspension slightly soft
nearside front tyre wearing outside edge
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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VA08 CXJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VA08 CXJ, 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 VA08 CXJ registered?
VA08 CXJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 August 2008.
Is VA08 CXJ safe to buy?
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