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FM57 DSY

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 DSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,050 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Front Anti-roll Bar Links Slight Play

Front Brake Discs Corroded - Inner

Front Tyres Slightly Worn

Pass 20 Aug 2020 129,440 miles

Both Rear Suspension Sphere Damp

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,348 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front shock damp

front brake discs corroded

sill it fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 122,603 miles

both front shocks light misting of oil

sill kit fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 109,082 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 109,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,250 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 82,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs closer than normal to calipers

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,368 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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FM57 DSY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black 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 FM57 DSY, 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 FM57 DSY registered?

FM57 DSY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is FM57 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 DSY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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