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HV58 XTU

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,276 mi
Last recorded143,276 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 143,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 143,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,398 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 136,395 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,201 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 129,081 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,115 miles

baby seat fitted n/s front not allowing full belt inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,795 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,547 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
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HV58 XTU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HV58 XTU, 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 HV58 XTU registered?

HV58 XTU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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