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HN58 MVJ

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,988 mi
Last recorded119,988 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 MVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Covers Fitted to Vehicle

nearside headlamp slightly low

offside steering gaiter twisted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Covers Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage & Noise on Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2020 98,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Low Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage & Noise on Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,408 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,408 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,101 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2017 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover & under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,936 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,300 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,905 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,889 miles

Offside 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HN58 MVJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN58 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

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

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