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OE08 UEU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,350 mi
Last recorded182,350 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 UEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 182,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front outer slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Majority of the under-body & suspension components slight corrosion including lower sills inner

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 177,502 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 172,314 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 164,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,974 miles

All rear suspension pipes corroded

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Offside front suspension pin/bearing worn but not excessive

Offside rear brake squeaking

Offside rear brake-hose/brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 147,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside jet not working (3.5 (a))

All rear suspension pipes corroded

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Offside front suspension pin/bearing worn but not excessive

Offside rear brake squeaking

Offside rear brake-hose/brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 138,605 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine covers and or undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 138,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine covers and or undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 129,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 129,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working Central brake light (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 101,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,743 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,427 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,344 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,791 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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OE08 UEU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OE08 UEU, 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 OE08 UEU registered?

OE08 UEU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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