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SL58 HTD

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,472 mi
Last recorded126,472 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 HTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 126,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,616 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 118,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 105,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 105,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 99,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,281 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 82,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,910 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,034 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside

Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,034 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside

Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,215 miles

couldnt produce print out for emission data due to reading to low

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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SL58 HTD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL58 HTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL58 HTD registered?

SL58 HTD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is SL58 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 HTD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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