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FG58 FRN

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,071 mi
Last recorded201,071 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 201,071 miles

Nearside Front disc's and pads showing signs of overheated

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 201,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ripped (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front disc's and pads showing signs of overheated

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

Pass 20 May 2019 183,954 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Offside Rear signs of heat from brake pads

Fail 15 May 2019 183,755 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))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Offside Rear signs of heat from brake pads

Pass 21 May 2018 176,578 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 168,259 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 153,432 miles

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 153,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 141,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 132,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 132,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 119,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,490 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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FG58 FRN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG58 FRN, 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 FG58 FRN registered?

FG58 FRN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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