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YF08 SFV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,562 mi
Last recorded182,562 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 182,562 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 182,562 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 156,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,519 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 140,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,660 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 123,660 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 138,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,344 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 73,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,891 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

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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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.

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