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DV08 SVU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,812 mi
Last recorded115,812 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,812 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 115,812 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 109,267 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,869 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 106,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,107 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,208 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 81,208 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 69,049 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 61,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 61,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2013 48,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,510 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 35,510 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Both rear tyres are showing signs of going out of shape

N/S rear suspension unit showing signs of fluid leaking

Pass 25 May 2011 24,803 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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DV08 SVU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV08 SVU, 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 DV08 SVU registered?

DV08 SVU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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