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SV58 OJJ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 OJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 90,009 miles

unable to detect smoke

Fail 23 May 2016 90,007 miles

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

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

unable to detect smoke

Pass 15 May 2015 81,566 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 81,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 70,833 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 57,221 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 57,219 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVELY WORN

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 34,375 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SV58 OJJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SV58 OJJ, 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 SV58 OJJ registered?

SV58 OJJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SV58 OJJ safe to buy?

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