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DF08 XAM

2008 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,631 mi
Last recorded114,631 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 114,631 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated release mechanism damage (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,904 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess dampness no sign of leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 70,071 miles

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

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 70,069 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside & nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slow

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively more than slight offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

damp around suspension filler area

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,063 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 54,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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 26 Jun 2017 46,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,028 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,025 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,850 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 23,850 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,299 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,265 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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DF08 XAM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF08 XAM, 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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DF08 XAM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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