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SL08 WYR

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,954 mi
Last recorded46,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 WYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,954 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Retaining device not effective (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,774 miles

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 42,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Covers fitted top and bottom of engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,950 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 38,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,784 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cracks in sidewall of rear tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cracks in sidewall of rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,328 miles

offside front offside rear nearside rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2012 11,843 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 11,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,992 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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SL08 WYR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL08 WYR, 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 SL08 WYR registered?

SL08 WYR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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