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SH58 LHK

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,522 mi
Last recorded86,522 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 LHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 86,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 86,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,169 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,235 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 39,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer and 2.5 mm middle. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 37,830 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm outer and 2.5 mm middle. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,148 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 34,148 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,450 miles

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

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

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

nsf day running lamp inop

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,177 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 25,532 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,459 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 20,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,041 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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SH58 LHK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH58 LHK, 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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SH58 LHK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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