MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 3mm left outer and middle tread. (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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