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RE08 LTK

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,782 mi
Last recorded115,782 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,782 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 114,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 108,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 106,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 90,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,315 miles

level adjuster for rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,315 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension unit damp

Rear both tyres cracked and perished between tread

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,702 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension unit damp

Rear both tyres cracked and perished between tread

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,682 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 64,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both near side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,172 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil leak from engine compartment lower area ()

Central Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted to top and lower of engine compartment and underside to rear some components not checked

Fail 8 Nov 2016 64,165 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement unit failing to move up or down when controls utilised (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Central Front Oil leak oil leak from engine compartment lower area ()

Central Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted to top and lower of engine compartment and underside to rear some components not checked

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,951 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise severe oil/fluid leak from engine area

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise severe oil/fluid leak from engine area

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,508 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,406 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,421 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Fail 17 Oct 2011 35,421 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

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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RE08 LTK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE08 LTK, 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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RE08 LTK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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