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SD08 JWW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,327 mi
Last recorded75,327 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,797 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,301 miles

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

caravan electrics socket not secure

slight exhaust leak at center section joint

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracking and perishing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

caravan electrics socket not secure

slight exhaust leak at center section joint

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v boot deteriorated

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,195 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked onto caliper (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged onto caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,551 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear water inside light unit,possible corrosion on wiring

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,837 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,366 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 18 Mar 2014 53,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,352 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 49,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,339 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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SD08 JWW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD08 JWW, 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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SD08 JWW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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