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23 TRT

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 TRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 84,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,583 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 159,527 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,643 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 156,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,646 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 151,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,345 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 148,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear panel corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,311 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 146,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 144,007 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 32,938 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 141,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 141,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 136,018 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 136,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,086 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 133,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 16,691 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 130,947 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 130,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 127,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 124,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 124,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 118,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 118,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 112,919 miles

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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23 TRT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 23 TRT, 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 23 TRT registered?

23 TRT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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