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SN58 FXA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,846 mi
Last recorded83,846 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 FXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads warning wire is broken.

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

exhaust rear silencer heat shield is loose.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,768 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pads warning wire is broken.

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on inner edge.

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

exhaust rear silencer heat shield is loose.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,167 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant level is low.

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 75,167 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant level is low.

vehicle has sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside inner bands (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,774 miles

all four brake discs slightly scored

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not excessive at time of test

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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SN58 FXA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN58 FXA, 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 SN58 FXA registered?

SN58 FXA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is SN58 FXA safe to buy?

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