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RA58 GEJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,852 mi
Last recorded169,852 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 169,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 157,241 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 157,238 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 135,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 135,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 129,249 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Steering feels a bit notchy

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,327 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 121,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,883 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 106,883 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,775 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside,outer body sills and inner wheel arches, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

covers and shields fitted

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

covers and shields fitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,725 miles

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

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

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Slight freeplay in n/s/f droplink

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,725 miles

Emissions passed but not read by DSM

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Slight freeplay in n/s/f droplink

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,905 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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RA58 GEJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA58 GEJ, 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 RA58 GEJ registered?

RA58 GEJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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