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SV08 EJJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,310 mi
Last recorded121,310 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 EJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 121,310 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 121,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2020 112,977 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both vehicles front pads wearing close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear Subframe prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear of vehicles Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of vehicles rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear both sides of vehicles sills starting to show early signs of corrosion , but not excessive or doesnt effect vehicles structual strength

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 102,309 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,853 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,073 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,402 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,402 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,895 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 Apr 2014 56,895 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 15 Apr 2013 44,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 32,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,018 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,642 miles

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

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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SV08 EJJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV08 EJJ, 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 SV08 EJJ registered?

SV08 EJJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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