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EO58 VWG

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,949 mi
Last recorded135,949 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 VWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 135,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 135,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel joint loose at fixings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 128,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 128,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,534 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres becoming worn

offside front lower suspension swivel becoming worn

Fail 7 Aug 2023 119,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres becoming worn

offside front lower suspension swivel becoming worn

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 111,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight oil leak

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,844 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,312 miles

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,814 miles

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,426 miles

Oil leak ()

sill covers & under trays fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,450 miles

sill covers, engine under tray and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,073 miles

engine oil leak from sump area

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S & N/S Rear tyres cracked on side walls

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S & N/S Rear tyres cracked on side walls

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,837 miles

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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EO58 VWG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO58 VWG, 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 EO58 VWG registered?

EO58 VWG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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