2008 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · MM08 HXJ
2008 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 128,850 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 HXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
- 128,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 HXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C5 (MM08 HXJ) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
MM08 HXJ Mileage History
- 26/10/2022103,947 mi
- 26/10/2022103,953 mi+6 mi
- 25/10/2023123,189 mi+19,236 mi
- 09/11/2023123,349 mi+160 mi
- 08/11/2024128,850 mi+5,501 mi
Average of roughly 12,220 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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- Leaking Front Suspension Struts (Hydractive)Serious
The front struts on Hydractive models are prone to weeping oil. They are non-repairable and must be replaced to pass an MOT.
- Steering Rack Pinion CorrosionSerious
The steering rack pinion tend to rust, leading to seal failure and significant fluid leaks. New replacements are scarce in the UK.
- Independent Wiper Motor FailureModerate
The C5 uses two independent wiper motors. If one fails, the wipers can collide, potentially cracking the windscreen.
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