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EX08 DBO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,967 mi
Last recorded132,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 DBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2025 117,994 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 101,953 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 77,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread close to limit and has very slight lump on outer sidewall[225//55/r17]101w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,468 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,628 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,628 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,088 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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EX08 DBO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EX08 DBO, 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 EX08 DBO registered?

EX08 DBO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is EX08 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 DBO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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