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CU58 MXJ

2008 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,046 mi
Last recorded130,046 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 MXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 130,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex pipe has slight leak

Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 111,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres have slight stepped tread

Pass 10 May 2023 103,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 96,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 May 2022 96,591 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 89,594 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 89,593 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 86,600 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,708 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 61,372 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,639 miles

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

bonnet release faulty

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,255 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,372 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,261 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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CU58 MXJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU58 MXJ, 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 CU58 MXJ registered?

CU58 MXJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is CU58 MXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 MXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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