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WV58 NSU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,953 mi
Last recorded143,953 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 NSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 143,953 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 139,767 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 133,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 125,952 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 125,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 119,714 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Front side light slightly dim

Pass 17 May 2021 115,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 103,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 96,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 90,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,042 miles

brake discs corroded due to low vehicle use

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,176 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 55,899 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,173 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 39,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,169 miles

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

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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WV58 NSU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WV58 NSU, 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

How do I check the history of WV58 NSU?

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What year was WV58 NSU registered?

WV58 NSU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WV58 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 NSU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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