2023 Citroen C5 X Shine + Puretech S/S Auto 1.2L Petrol · CJ72 HFG

The C5 X presents in a broadly stable mechanical state following its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 44,948 miles, where it achieved a pass. However, the pass was not without issue. The tester flagged both the nearside and offside rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating that consumable upkeep is being left until the very last moment before presenting for test. This is not a structural or mechanical failure, but it does suggest a pattern of minimal proactive maintenance. The maintenance trend is essentially flat, with no recurring mechanical faults to track, yet the borderline tyre condition implies a reactive rather than preventative ownership style. At roughly three years old, the recorded mileage of 44,948 miles equates to approximately 14,983 miles per annum, which is notably high for a vehicle of this age. The MOT record is sparse, with only the single December 2025 entry visible, so there is no prior mileage history to establish a detailed accumulation curve. The rapid annual mileage accumulation points to sustained, likely long-distance or motorway-dominated use. While this type of driving is mechanically gentler on components than short urban trips, the higher-than-average annual distance accelerates wear on consumable items such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushes, and places greater demand on the drivetrain and cooling systems over time. The edge wear pattern observed on both rear tyres is diagnostically significant. Edge wear, as opposed to centre wear, typically points to under-inflation or misalignment of the rear suspension geometry. On a C5 X, which uses a hydropneumatic suspension system, this could indicate that the rear suspension components, including bushes, dampers, and linkages, are beginning to deteriorate under the sustained high-mileage loading. A buyer should have the rear suspension geometry checked on a four-wheel alignment rig and inspect the condition of the rear dampers, top mounts, and trailing arm bushes for play or fluid leakage. Beyond the tyres, the high annual mileage warrants a thorough inspection of the braking system, particularly the rear calipers and discs, as well as the condition of the exhaust system and DPF, given the PureTech turbocharged petrol engine's known sensitivity to short-run use and carbon buildup. The tyres should be replaced before any further road use, and a full suspension and steering check is advisable to confirm whether the edge wear is an isolated pressure issue or the early symptom of a deeper mechanical fault.