MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
bonnet release sized
headlamp leveling device not operating together
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
rear exhaust heat sheeld loos
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
rear exhaust heat sheeld loos
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front wipers smearing slightly
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF08 SFV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YF08 SFV, 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 YF08 SFV registered?
YF08 SFV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.
Is YF08 SFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF08 SFV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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