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MR08 SWA

2017 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 SWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 72,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,529 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 63,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 85,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 49,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,948 miles

Nearside Front stone chip passenger side of windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 81,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,917 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,958 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 77,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 20,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,858 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,360 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,276 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,124 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,389 miles

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,485 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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MR08 SWA is a 2017 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 MR08 SWA, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR08 SWA registered?

MR08 SWA is a 2017 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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