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SY58 OOF

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,283 mi
Last recorded63,283 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 OOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,283 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Both wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres wearing low

Both wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 32,134 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight bind to O/S/R brake

Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,134 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Slight bind to O/S/R brake

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 OOF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SY58 OOF, 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 OOF registered?

SY58 OOF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is SY58 OOF safe to buy?

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