2008 Citroen C5 2.2L Diesel · FX58 UHN
2008 Citroen C5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 171,142 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX58 UHN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2023
- 171,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX58 UHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C5 (FX58 UHN) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FX58 UHN Mileage History
- 03/10/2022162,766 mi
- 03/10/2022162,766 mi
- 03/10/2023171,142 mi+8,376 mi
Average of roughly 8,386 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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