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SY08 XEC

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,333 mi
Last recorded164,333 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 164,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 142,047 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened at caliper. (3.5.1b)

Traces of hydraulic fluid on underside shields, advise to have checked.

Unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat ( we are not permitted to release same).

slight corrosion on hydraulic fluid pipes at rear and also both rear brake hoses metal ends.

Pass 5 May 2017 125,747 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheated (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,806 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 87,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,538 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 XEC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

SY08 XEC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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