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AO58 MVW

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

319,296 mi
Last recorded319,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 MVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 319,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 293,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 278,931 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 278,931 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 260,777 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face badly worn ,should replace. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine in many places. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside rear tyres inner shoulder worn thin.

Pass 3 Jul 2021 232,227 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top bushes Deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 200,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 172,978 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,076 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of some dampness around fuel tank area

Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of some dampness around fuel tank area

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,377 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damp patch around fuel tank

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2016 69,377 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damp patch around fuel tank

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,519 miles

front wiper blades split

rear tyres bald on edges (attention soon needed)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres bald on edges (attention soon needed)

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (attention soon needed)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,126 miles

fuel tank damp may have been over filled

Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

delay in brake lights not coming on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,854 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,619 miles

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 MVW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO58 MVW, 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 AO58 MVW registered?

AO58 MVW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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