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FL58 VDO

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,847 mi
Last recorded128,847 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 128,847 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Apr 2018 128,847 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,429 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

service light on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower outer (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

service light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,927 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel osf rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s no. plate lamp is dull

o/s/r inner position lamp inop.

wipers smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,808 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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FL58 VDO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDO, 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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FL58 VDO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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