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AA08 HRR

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,754 mi
Last recorded186,754 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 186,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 172,729 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 158,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 158,613 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,752 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Nov 2022 144,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2021 132,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 100,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 85,574 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 85,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 69,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 54,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 8 May 2015 46,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 41,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 41,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 35,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,410 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 23 May 2011 24,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pads low.

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AA08 HRR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 HRR, 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 AA08 HRR registered?

AA08 HRR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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