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HN58 GWL

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,832 mi
Last recorded215,832 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 215,832 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 215,832 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 198,440 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 198,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2024 185,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 174,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 162,024 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2021 152,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 140,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 122,274 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear head rests

Pass 30 May 2018 110,503 miles

high level brake light disconnected

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake lioght disconnected and inop

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,044 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

front discs badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,903 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,267 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 18,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HN58 GWL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HN58 GWL, 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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HN58 GWL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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