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HN58 SYJ

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,371 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,845 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 101,845 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,274 miles

engine management light on

rear pads near limit

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,274 miles

rear pads near limit

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,260 miles

engine oil leak

front disc's thin

Fail 25 Jan 2017 80,260 miles

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

engine oil leak

front disc's thin

Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,316 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,975 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)

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 SYJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red 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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

HN58 SYJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is HN58 SYJ safe to buy?

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