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RK58 XSB

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,289 mi
Last recorded125,289 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 XSB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 125,289 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 124,189 miles

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

Central Rear rear under side corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Fail 8 Aug 2024 122,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,373 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 119,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,866 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 110,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,505 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 16 Aug 2018 103,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,988 miles

Parking brake needs attention

Fail 19 Oct 2017 98,988 miles

Parking brake needs attention

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,864 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,047 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,208 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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RK58 XSB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK58 XSB, 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 RK58 XSB registered?

RK58 XSB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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