MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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)
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)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
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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.
Is SY08 XEC safe to buy?
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