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DU58 FLG

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,574 mi
Last recorded125,574 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 FLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,574 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 201,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

emmisions no reading to clean

Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,443 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,834 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread also repair plug in tread.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,890 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,815 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,478 miles

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

slight spilt in n/s/f wiper blade

small nail in o/s/r tyre

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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DU58 FLG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU58 FLG, 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 DU58 FLG registered?

DU58 FLG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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