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DK08 ODK

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,111 mi
Last recorded110,111 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 ODK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,111 miles

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

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

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

offside body damaged no sharp edges

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,939 miles

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

Offside Front parking brake low effort

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,596 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,526 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,958 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 102,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,191 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 100,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

tested wet

Pass 9 Feb 2020 97,709 miles

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

handbrake travel could be reduced

oil around engine

tested wet

Fail 24 Jan 2020 97,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long hand brake travel

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,787 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,087 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak bad leak from engine (major) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,701 miles

bad oil leaks

engine & under covers fitted

front brakes pads worn very low

front tyres worn 2/3mm

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn 4mm

rear brakes pads wearing low

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,661 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

front brakes pads wearing low

rear wiper blade worn

warning on dash on.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,652 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

engine & under covers fitted

front brakes pads wearing low

oil leaks

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

oil leak

rear radius arm bearings have a slight seepage of grease

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,233 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,268 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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DK08 ODK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK08 ODK, 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 DK08 ODK registered?

DK08 ODK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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