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AV58 PYL

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,178 mi
Last recorded140,178 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,178 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 129,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 119,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,756 miles

Nearside Front DRL Light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front DRL Light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,228 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,528 miles

front brakes have some imballance

sat nav mount removed from screen prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,709 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 27,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PYL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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