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SM08 VVW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,684 mi
Last recorded44,684 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 44,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 43,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,750 miles

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

General perishing on all suspension bushes.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 39,605 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 38,093 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides at caliper attachment. (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All Steel. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All steel (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,942 miles

Offside Front has slight play in link rod

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both suspension pipes from rear accumulator very corroded, (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,349 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 30,349 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,904 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 26,904 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,395 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VVW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

SM08 VVW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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