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FG58 ZGX

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 ZGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,714 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 95,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,552 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 87,552 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,175 miles

offside handbrake not locking and reading lower than nearside

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 ZGX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGX, 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

How do I check the history of FG58 ZGX?

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What year was FG58 ZGX registered?

FG58 ZGX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is FG58 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 ZGX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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