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DK58 VLY

2008 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,891 mi
Last recorded138,891 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 VLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,891 miles

Body in general is covered in dents and various damage

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 138,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all suspension pipes coroded

body in general is covered in dents and various damage

both front wipers deteriated

both front wipers deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,328 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on inner edges

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 85,130 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,151 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,151 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,925 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,925 miles

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

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

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

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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DK58 VLY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DK58 VLY, 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 DK58 VLY registered?

DK58 VLY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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