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SY08 XEG

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,429 mi
Last recorded200,429 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 200,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 200,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 197,427 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 191,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 293,829 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 282,314 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 264,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 239,091 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 220,366 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 220,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,445 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 197,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,763 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 98,732 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 81,008 miles

front brakes out of balance 23%

Fail 23 May 2013 81,008 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2012 67,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,936 miles

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

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 XEG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEG, 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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SY08 XEG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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