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HV58 FGF

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 FGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 137,241 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 130,460 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 130,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,885 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 123,766 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 115,078 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 114,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc emitting grease also (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,564 miles

Front slight scoring on front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front slight scoring on front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,416 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 46,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,518 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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HV58 FGF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV58 FGF, 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 HV58 FGF registered?

HV58 FGF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is HV58 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 FGF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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