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PN58 XCA

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,445 mi
Last recorded139,445 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 XCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 139,445 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 119,756 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 119,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,157 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 106,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,656 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 94,654 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,249 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,973 miles

Oil leak(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,963 miles

Monitor wear of the rear tyres

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)

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

Slight oil leak noted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,963 miles

Monitor wear of the rear tyres

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak noted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,369 miles

Check rear brake pads when front tyres are required

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,169 miles

Oil leak

Service is overdue

Fail 15 Apr 2015 55,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake discs lipped on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Service is overdue

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,277 miles

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

n/s front driving light out

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front driving light out

o/s rear side light out

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,968 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin.

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 XCA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PN58 XCA, 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 PN58 XCA registered?

PN58 XCA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is PN58 XCA safe to buy?

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