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EK58 WXV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,658 mi
Last recorded72,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 WXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,658 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges/tyre cracking on edges and tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges/tyre cracking on edges and tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,688 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 61,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Fail 7 May 2019 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Pass 8 May 2018 56,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have slight lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention soon (3.5.1g)

o/s/f steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

underside tray fitted not allowing for full teast

Fail 4 May 2018 56,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have slight lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention soon (3.5.1g)

o/s/f steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

underside tray fitted not allowing for full teast

Pass 5 May 2017 49,914 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit,outer sidewall has perished,may require to attention

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm,outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre have cuts and tears and perished,may require to attention

Fail 5 May 2017 49,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides inner (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit,outer sidewall has perished,may require to attention

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm,outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre have cuts and tears and perished,may require to attention

Pass 4 May 2016 47,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm,also outer sidewall has perished and few cuts ,n/s/f tyre has screw,n/s/r tyre on 3mm and perished and cuts

Fail 4 May 2016 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover splits (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm,also outer sidewall has perished and few cuts ,n/s/f tyre has screw,n/s/r tyre on 3mm and perished and cuts

Pass 7 May 2015 45,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly wearing worn,rear tyre gots few cuts

Fail 6 May 2015 45,074 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly wearing worn,rear tyre gots few cuts

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,039 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EK58 WXV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK58 WXV, 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 EK58 WXV registered?

EK58 WXV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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