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SH58 FCA

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,420 mi
Last recorded140,420 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 FCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,303 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 96,315 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 96,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,921 miles

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

advise heat sheild insecure above backbox exhaust

advise high level stop lamp inop

advise oil leak back of engine

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 81,921 miles

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

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

advise heat sheild insecure above backbox exhaust

advise high level stop lamp inop

advise oil leak back of engine

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 62,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 29,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,214 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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SH58 FCA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH58 FCA, 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 SH58 FCA registered?

SH58 FCA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is SH58 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 FCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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