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PR58 DEY

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR58 DEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 123,483 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 105,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 101,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 101,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,188 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 98,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central stop lamp not working

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

steering rack rough when turned from lock to lock

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 92,382 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,980 miles

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

high levelbrake light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2021 89,970 miles

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

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

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

high levelbrake light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,860 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter damaged

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,564 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,562 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

only one number plate works

screen washer running out of water

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,488 miles

one number plate light out and one offside rear side light out

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak from engine

undertray damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,632 miles

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

Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Fail 17 Sep 2011 29,632 miles

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

Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PR58 DEY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PR58 DEY, 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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PR58 DEY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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