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SD58 DXX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,380 mi
Last recorded122,380 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 DXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 122,380 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,790 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 120,149 miles

coolant low

Fail 24 Aug 2022 119,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,644 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts have inner edge wear both rears are on 1mm on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 116,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts have inner edge wear both rears are on 1mm on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 113,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,613 miles

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

N/S/F daytime running light inop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 97,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 97,320 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,484 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 96,320 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,728 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 81,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,491 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 70,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine and underside covers fitted

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,227 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 63,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,601 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,037 miles

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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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SD58 DXX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD58 DXX, 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 SD58 DXX registered?

SD58 DXX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SD58 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 DXX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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