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HV58 LPY

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 LPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge almost to cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 123,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge almost to cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,611 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,092 miles

the rear exhaust silencer to body heat shield is quite loose

Fail 15 Oct 2018 98,060 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

the rear exhaust silencer to body heat shield is quite loose

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,026 miles

rear tyres worn bald on raised tread starting to go out of shape advise replacement

Fail 10 Oct 2017 88,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres worn bald on raised tread starting to go out of shape advise replacement

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,142 miles

both front tyres are slightly mis-shapen

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,223 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,174 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 front turning lights not working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,971 miles

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

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

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 LPY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HV58 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

HV58 LPY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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