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SE08 MFV

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 MFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,038 miles

both rear backing plates corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 78,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,657 miles

fluid reservoir has emulsified

Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component leaking sphere (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fluid reservoir has emulsified

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,114 miles

both front tyres have worn outer treads

both rear tyres have slight cracking to treads

Fail 3 Aug 2017 67,113 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose centre bolt (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres have worn outer treads

both rear tyres have slight cracking to treads

Pass 6 Jul 2016 60,613 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 60,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 59,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,612 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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SE08 MFV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE08 MFV, 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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SE08 MFV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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