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SY58 CMV

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,310 mi
Last recorded108,310 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 CMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 108,310 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 108,193 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light not working

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,497 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

centre brake light not working

clutch rubber worn

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,012 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,635 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 85,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,621 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 71,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,805 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,885 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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SY58 CMV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY58 CMV, 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 SY58 CMV registered?

SY58 CMV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is SY58 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 CMV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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