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AO58 SSK

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 SSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 130,228 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 130,190 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All rear pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

when light switch is set to off , all lights on vehicle flicker on and off

Fail 9 May 2022 130,178 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements when switched off all main lights flashing (4.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected thin pipe to joint then to valve from over axel / corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2021 124,142 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 124,135 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 121,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,193 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,155 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,341 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 26,341 miles

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

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 SSK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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