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SY08 XEX

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,277 mi
Last recorded107,277 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 107,277 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn from inside

Rear self leveling suspensions components at rear are slightly corrored

Pass 8 May 2018 97,823 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 97,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 88,499 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 88,498 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 77,821 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,819 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,679 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,372 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 31,499 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 XEX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

SY08 XEX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SY08 XEX safe to buy?

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