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HN58 HXU

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,415 mi
Last recorded127,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,415 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Fail 14 Jan 2026 127,385 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,617 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 106,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions limit is 0.51 passed test at 0.49 fuel additives and dpf cleaner may improve

Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,914 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers & sill trims fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,538 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,467 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm + cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm + cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 41,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm + cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm + cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,645 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 21,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,898 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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HN58 HXU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXU, 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 HN58 HXU registered?

HN58 HXU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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