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VA08 DHK

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,344 mi
Last recorded131,344 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 DHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 131,344 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 131,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 128,476 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper /tailgate

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning In tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,016 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to tail gate

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 126,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Damage to tail gate

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Washer fluid requires changing (sludge)

Pass 10 Feb 2020 123,515 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 123,515 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,162 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 111,915 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to tail gate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 111,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Damage to tail gate

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,044 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper and boot lid

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,074 miles

Damage to rear tail gate.

Nearside Front Tyre bald outer edge.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint In hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Damage to rear tail gate.

Nearside Front Tyre bald outer edge.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,622 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,996 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Front discs wearing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,047 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,047 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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VA08 DHK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA08 DHK, 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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VA08 DHK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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