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SY08 XEH

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,267 mi
Last recorded156,267 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 156,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 155,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2020 155,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,425 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Day time running lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Rear Windscreen washer inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre has puncture over centre tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked over centre tread

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,322 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,292 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 29,410 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 XEH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

SY08 XEH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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