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PJ08 HDV

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 HDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 142,127 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 141,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,805 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 128,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 124,623 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 124,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,760 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,863 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 95,818 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))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

nearside front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,836 miles

Bottet catch latch insecure

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear suspension ride height sensor arm corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 68,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Bottet catch latch insecure

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear suspension ride height sensor arm corroded.

Pass 2 May 2014 62,887 miles

nearside front suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,020 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,491 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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PJ08 HDV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ08 HDV, 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 PJ08 HDV registered?

PJ08 HDV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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