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SV08 VXE

2008 Citroen C5

Maroon Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,663 mi
Last recorded142,663 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 VXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 142,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front very slight movement in headlamp

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 142,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front very slight movement in headlamp

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield at down pipe poorly secured

Pass 21 May 2018 136,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,884 miles

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

Offside Front nut fitted to macpherson strut upside down

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,inner sholders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 117,880 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front nut fitted to macpherson strut upside down

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,inner sholders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 66,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2016 66,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,901 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,029 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,029 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,408 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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SV08 VXE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Maroon with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

SV08 VXE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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