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SY08 OHX

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,033 mi
Last recorded143,033 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 143,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 128,829 miles

off side front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger front suspension unit has slight leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight leak from passanger front suspension unit

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 90,733 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,166 miles

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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SY08 OHX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY08 OHX, 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 SY08 OHX registered?

SY08 OHX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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