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AO58 DDY

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,401 mi
Last recorded157,401 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 DDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 157,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 140,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,299 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 123,299 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,134 miles

Central Rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 105,134 miles

Central Rear suspension pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 76,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,599 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 50,463 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 50,463 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 42,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,541 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 25,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AO58 DDY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO58 DDY, 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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AO58 DDY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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