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SM08 UZP

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,236 mi
Last recorded111,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 UZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 111,236 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mounting failed/broken. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Top retaining nuts loose....insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Unable to test for contamination of fluid. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2018 111,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S/F & Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 97,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 97,919 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,851 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2015 75,335 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 75,122 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,784 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,383 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,970 miles

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

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

both front disces corroded inside

Fail 30 May 2011 49,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front disces corroded inside

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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SM08 UZP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SM08 UZP, 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 SM08 UZP registered?

SM08 UZP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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