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SD58 PBU

2008 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,218 mi
Last recorded146,218 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 PBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 146,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 143,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 136,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 136,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 134,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 132,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front lower hub knuckle has slight play in bush

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 127,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,499 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,492 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,781 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4x wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,679 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 97,398 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 81,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,069 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,642 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,321 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 62,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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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SD58 PBU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD58 PBU, 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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SD58 PBU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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