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FT08 EKG

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 EKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes rust protected

Fail 4 Nov 2025 100,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes rust protected

Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,044 miles

Rear suspension hydraulic pipe corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 96,044 miles

Rear suspension hydraulic pipe corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 92,427 miles

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

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

windscreen washers leaking but still provide sufficient liquid

Fail 17 Oct 2023 92,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

screen washers leaking but still provide sufficient liquid

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,016 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 82,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,939 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,849 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed , seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 67,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed , seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,258 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 61,258 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,247 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,657 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,460 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,705 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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FT08 EKG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FT08 EKG, 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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FT08 EKG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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