MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW08 RTW is a 2009 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2009 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 85,574 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 SW08 RTW, 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 17 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of SW08 RTW?
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What year was SW08 RTW registered?
SW08 RTW is a 2009 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2009.
Is SW08 RTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW08 RTW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SW08 RTW have outstanding finance?
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