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JV03 MDV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,630 mi
Last recorded226,630 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV03 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 226,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 213,726 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 202,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 192,901 miles

Rear heat shield above ctail pipe loose

Fail 6 Jan 2023 192,901 miles

Rear heat shield above ctail pipe loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 182,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 169,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 169,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 160,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 143,994 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall marked/worn like its been driven on flat

Rear tyres stepped

Fail 24 Jan 2019 143,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre side wall marked/worn like its been driven on flat

Rear tyres stepped

Fail 12 Nov 2018 143,994 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 122,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,162 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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JV03 MDV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JV03 MDV, 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 JV03 MDV registered?

JV03 MDV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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