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FN58 VJO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 VJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,000 miles

Front tyres wearing close to limit

Offside Rear brake pad wearing thin

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,973 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,788 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,508 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,508 miles

High level (Third) brake light inoperative.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in tyre exposing ply/cords (4.1.D.1b)

High level (Third) brake light inoperative.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,815 miles

os daytime running light inop

front wipers little smeary

high level brake light inop

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,853 miles

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

NSR handbrake cable nor fully secure to caliper, however still adequately supported

OSF seat belt slightly frayed

OSR Brake pipe slightly kinked.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,168 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front wipers little smeary

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,813 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,529 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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FN58 VJO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FN58 VJO, 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 FN58 VJO registered?

FN58 VJO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FN58 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN58 VJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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