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FG58 YHV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,972 mi
Last recorded117,972 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 YHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 117,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,273 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 107,273 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,326 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 92,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,287 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,530 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,525 miles

Light corrosion forming on front brake discs.

Light corrosion forming on rear brake discs.

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

No spare wheel on vehicle.

Offside 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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FG58 YHV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG58 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

FG58 YHV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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