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AU58 SFE

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 SFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 125,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 123,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 123,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,969 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,026 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 113,024 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,572 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 103,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,384 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 95,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 worn on limit (5.2.3 (e))

requires tracking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,982 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 88,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear inner sidelight inop

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,121 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner position light inoperative

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,672 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,124 miles

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

both front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,639 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 35,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,226 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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AU58 SFE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU58 SFE, 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 AU58 SFE registered?

AU58 SFE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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