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SP58 OCA

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,627 mi
Last recorded45,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 OCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,627 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,626 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,879 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 33,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,352 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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SP58 OCA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP58 OCA, 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 SP58 OCA registered?

SP58 OCA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is SP58 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 OCA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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