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SL08YCM
2008 CITROEN C5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration SL08YCM
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C5
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
9
Passes
9
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot off all together (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack end leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective second bonnet catch handle broken under the bonnet. (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both front fog lights inop
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,135 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
1 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 148,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,288 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PLUS WORN ON INNEREDGE (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PLUS WORN ON INNEREDGE (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,129 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by hazards (1.1.A.3f)
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by hazards (1.1.A.3f)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,376 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016 12 Jun 202613 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,775 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015 12 Jun 202618 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,839 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,453 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 50,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,667 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013 12 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,588 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL08YCM was registered on 2008-04-25
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