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RV58 OCN

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,992 mi
Last recorded74,992 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 OCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn And boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip required (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres cords exposed inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,989 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 41,746 miles

offside rear window damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2021 41,743 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front wipers slight smearing

offside rear window damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2021 41,707 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,027 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 35,949 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 33,443 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 33,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,293 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,844 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,559 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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RV58 OCN is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RV58 OCN, 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 RV58 OCN registered?

RV58 OCN is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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