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FD08 TCO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,356 mi
Last recorded122,356 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 TCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,356 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 122,356 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 117,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 105,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 97,918 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 97,918 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 92,895 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 92,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 86,054 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 79,174 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 79,174 miles

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

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

Coolant leaking and header tank empty

Pass 26 May 2015 71,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,468 miles

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,300 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 TCO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD08 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

FD08 TCO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FD08 TCO safe to buy?

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