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ET57 PBY

2008 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,557 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 102,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 91,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,012 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 87,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,119 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 67,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,517 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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 49,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,495 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,961 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 23,961 miles

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

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)

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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ET57 PBY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ET57 PBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 PBY registered?

ET57 PBY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is ET57 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 PBY shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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