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RV58 OFP

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 OFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 100,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule including pipe into caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front power steering pipes are HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY OUTER SHOULDER WEAR, VOID OF TREAD >>DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER SHOULDER WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Dec 2022 95,472 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY OUTER SHOULDER WEAR, VOID OF TREAD >>DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER SHOULDER WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 90,090 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,989 miles

Front UNDER TRAY loose

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 21 Sep 2019 86,952 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front UNDER TRAY loose

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,081 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 83,079 miles

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

under trays loose

Fail 24 Sep 2018 83,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays loose

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,605 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint bolts (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,209 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,212 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,408 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 OFP is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

RV58 OFP is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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