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FL58 CZA

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,594 mi
Last recorded77,594 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 CZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,785 miles

bonnet release cable /lever worn(secondary)

Fail 27 Feb 2019 76,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

bonnet release cable /lever worn(secondary)

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,236 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking Suspect rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge only just met requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,501 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,501 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 56,903 miles

oil leak offside front

Fail 24 May 2016 56,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak offside front

Pass 28 May 2015 51,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,469 miles

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

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

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

suspect oil leak on power st system (oil on undertray ) on o/side front

Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,608 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,856 miles

rear tyres, tread close to legal limit

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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FL58 CZA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL58 CZA, 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 FL58 CZA registered?

FL58 CZA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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