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FD08 SXL

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,209 mi
Last recorded140,209 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,209 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,215 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 131,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,820 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 101,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,211 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,903 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,276 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,226 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 60,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,232 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,706 miles

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

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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FD08 SXL 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 68.8%.

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 FD08 SXL, 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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FD08 SXL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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