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AV58 MVL

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,830 mi
Last recorded91,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 MVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,099 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and brake pads wearing low.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,937 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 60,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,794 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 52,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm and bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2016 45,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 21,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,170 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 13,932 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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AV58 MVL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MVL, 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 AV58 MVL registered?

AV58 MVL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is AV58 MVL safe to buy?

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