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AV58 PZA

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,144 mi
Last recorded163,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 PZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 163,144 miles

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

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack/pipe leaking excessively (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both tyre valve stems perishing,recommmedn renewal

offside park brake doesn't lock out in roller brake tester,recommend investigation

Pass 17 Jul 2019 158,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 153,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 144,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 137,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,412 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 126,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,448 miles

centre stop light not working (may have been disconected)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 114,448 miles

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

centre stop light not working (may have been disconected)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 110,436 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,183 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,106 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 PZA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV58 PZA, 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 PZA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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