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RE08 LTZ

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,807 mi
Last recorded126,807 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 LTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 122,004 miles

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

Rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner shoulders

Fail 27 Oct 2022 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 111,311 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,616 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 106,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 100,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,641 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,085 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 53,085 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,159 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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RE08 LTZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LTZ, 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 RE08 LTZ registered?

RE08 LTZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RE08 LTZ safe to buy?

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