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AV58 VFM

2008 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 172,912 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 156,242 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 145,179 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 127,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 112,598 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,402 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,731 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 VFM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

AV58 VFM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is AV58 VFM safe to buy?

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