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SF08 YDT

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,311 mi
Last recorded89,311 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 YDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,532 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 74,325 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 74,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,424 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,980 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 52,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,925 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,923 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 42,683 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,131 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,131 miles

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

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

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

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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SF08 YDT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF08 YDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF08 YDT registered?

SF08 YDT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is SF08 YDT safe to buy?

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