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EJ08 NDF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,043 mi
Last recorded189,043 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 189,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 185,071 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 180,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 170,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 161,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter securing clip slightly loose

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 150,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly dteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2020 149,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 140,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

grease leaking from offside outer CV gaiter

Fail 23 Jul 2019 140,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

grease leaking from offside outer CV gaiter

Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,288 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre & worn close to legal limit

rear tyres wearing unevenly & on inside edge

Fail 25 Jun 2018 128,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre & worn close to legal limit

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2017 113,711 miles

slight free play in steering rack nearside inner joint

slight judder from offside front brake

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint

Fail 14 Jun 2017 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight free play in steering rack nearside inner joint

slight judder from offside front brake

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,423 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 23 Jun 2015 78,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,845 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 65,097 miles

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

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

side light out o/s/r . 1 of 2

Pass 31 May 2013 53,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,505 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres 1,6mm on legal limit would strongley advise replacement asap

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,545 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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EJ08 NDF 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 71.4%.

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 EJ08 NDF, 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 EJ08 NDF registered?

EJ08 NDF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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