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HW58 GOE

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 GOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged locking nut for sensor tyre valve has partially corroded away , advise renewal asap (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight fluid leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 116,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess weep on lower part of suspension hydraulic leg (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,687 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess fluid weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,061 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 97,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,721 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 88,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre blocking on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,058 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 63,058 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking nsf suspension leg (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,582 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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HW58 GOE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HW58 GOE, 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 HW58 GOE registered?

HW58 GOE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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