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R111 EMH

2008 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 EMH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 129,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 129,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 118,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 118,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,499 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 97,499 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 89,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroding (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,864 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 61,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,111 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,111 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,107 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 22,729 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn below legal limit on inner edges (stepped tread type pattern)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,016 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,016 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R111 EMH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R111 EMH, 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 R111 EMH registered?

R111 EMH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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