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AV58 LWR

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,334 mi
Last recorded75,334 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 75,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure insecure into caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn making noise on lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

different tyre size on front to rear

Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,201 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,577 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 64,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,733 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 52,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,594 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 12 Aug 2021 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre heavily cracked and exposing the inner cord DOT marked 42/07 225/55R17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 37/08

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,069 miles

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

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,647 miles

Front brake discs corroded

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,907 miles

Front brake discs corroded

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,085 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,796 miles

bonnet safety release handle not attached

slight corrosion on front discs

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for reading

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,432 miles

slight corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 24,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight corrosion in front brake discs

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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AV58 LWR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV58 LWR, 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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AV58 LWR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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