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CE08 DYB

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 107,184 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 107,181 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc is corroded and worn unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,863 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged corroded (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 97,863 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged corroded (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,328 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working. Vehicle first used before 1st September 2009.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working-vehicle first used before 1st September 2009

Fail 28 Feb 2022 87,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working-vehicle first used before 1st September 2009

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,672 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working-vehicle first used before 1st September 2009

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers not working-vehicle first used before 1st September 2009

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,047 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving slight smears across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,636 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,545 miles

Engine under tray obscuring the view.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted obscuring view to sill's

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring view to sill's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 49,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring view to sill's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,985 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,041 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,041 miles

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

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

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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CE08 DYB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CE08 DYB, 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 CE08 DYB registered?

CE08 DYB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 DYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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