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PN58 USB

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 USB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2023 129,750 miles

all suspension component corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2023 129,750 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

all suspension component corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 127,815 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,051 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 113,051 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all round (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,140 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,140 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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 92,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,462 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,039 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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PN58 USB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN58 USB, 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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PN58 USB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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