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DV58 VEY

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,080 mi
Last recorded119,080 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 VEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 119,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,359 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,359 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,078 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers

Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,078 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DV58 VEY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV58 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV58 VEY registered?

DV58 VEY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is DV58 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 VEY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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