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FY58 RXJ

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,960 mi
Last recorded167,960 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 RXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 167,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2025 167,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 162,563 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 158,153 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 153,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion too undercarriage, not considered excessive

Fail 26 Jan 2021 146,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion too undercarriage, not considered excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2020 143,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,416 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 122,841 miles

Central Rear suspension flexy hose metal Ferrell rusty

Nearside Rear stab link ball joint slight movement

Fail 2 Feb 2017 122,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended bush excessive movement (2.4.F.3)

Central Rear suspension flexy hose metal Ferrell rusty

Nearside Rear stab link ball joint slight movement

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,602 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,963 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Jan 2015 106,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,113 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,478 miles

Front brake discs below minimum thickness

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 78,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs below minimum thickness

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,488 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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FY58 RXJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY58 RXJ, 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 FY58 RXJ registered?

FY58 RXJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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