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SL58 EUY

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,106 mi
Last recorded166,106 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 166,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 137,670 miles

suspension feels bouncy over bumps

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bad oil leak looks from crank seal at gearbox

power steering pipe damp at os

Fail 31 Aug 2020 137,669 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bad oil leak looks from crank seal at gearbox

power steering pipe damp at os

suspension feels bouncy over bumps

Pass 24 Aug 2019 134,209 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 134,162 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 123,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 107,658 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 107,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose combined (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 103,735 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 103,450 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 79,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 79,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,151 miles

both rear suspension units weeping oil

engine undertray fitted

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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SL58 EUY 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 SL58 EUY, 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 SL58 EUY registered?

SL58 EUY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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