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RW54 MSW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,371 mi
Last recorded148,371 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW54 MSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 148,371 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 148,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component leaking from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 140,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

oil leak (offside front)

Fail 23 Jun 2025 140,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

oil leak (offside front)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 130,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 130,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 128,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,355 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 5 Jan 2018 103,508 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 97,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,887 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 78,885 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,680 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,403 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 27,039 miles

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

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

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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RW54 MSW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RW54 MSW, 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 RW54 MSW registered?

RW54 MSW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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