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AO58 WLR

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 WLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,462 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,912 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 59,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 52,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,975 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 39,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 35,444 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,386 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,445 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 32,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 22,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,416 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,241 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,624 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 WLR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

AO58 WLR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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