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HN58 HXL

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,508 mi
Last recorded195,508 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 HXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 195,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 187,434 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 187,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,776 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 170,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,669 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2018 160,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2017 142,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,254 miles

Alternator belt fraying

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,499 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak at O/S engine area

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Slight play in N/S/F Steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,385 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecure and hitting exhaust.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HXL is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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