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SC57 WVG

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 WVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 142,789 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 142,785 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 142,776 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear suspension accumulators showing signs of leakage

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front and rear brake discs rusted on the friction surfaces

Front suspension struts showing signs of leakage

Headlamp cleaning device fitted to a vehicle registered before 01/09/09 is not working on a HID headlamp system

Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,568 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 127,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 3mm left outer and middle tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 117,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 3mm left outer and middle tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3 mm left outer and middle tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 105,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,963 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 95,774 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,671 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,670 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,266 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,766 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 54,766 miles

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

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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SC57 WVG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SC57 WVG, 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 SC57 WVG registered?

SC57 WVG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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