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FD08 SXC

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,954 mi
Last recorded135,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 135,954 miles

duel mass fly wheel failed

Fail 1 Jun 2026 135,952 miles

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

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

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

duel mass fly wheel failed

Pass 26 Jun 2025 134,316 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 134,316 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 128,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,173 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 123,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,040 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,531 miles

Bonnet release catch is faulty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Bonnet release catch is faulty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,106 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 78,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 67,655 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 67,655 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,512 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 22 May 2014 58,512 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 46,784 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,318 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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FD08 SXC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD08 SXC, 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 FD08 SXC registered?

FD08 SXC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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