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HG08 FPX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,830 mi
Last recorded93,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 FPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 93,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 83,154 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,969 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 78,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,283 miles

sills and under body covered

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 72,754 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,941 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2015 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 69,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 65,025 miles

offside outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 12 May 2018 61,437 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 61,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 54,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 54,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,444 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 47,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 41,674 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,805 miles

parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 30 May 2013 26,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,160 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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HG08 FPX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG08 FPX, 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 HG08 FPX registered?

HG08 FPX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HG08 FPX safe to buy?

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