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RJ08 ERX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,656 mi
Last recorded81,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,568 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar links.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 73,568 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar links.

Pass 17 May 2023 71,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight play in anti-roll bar link

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 24 May 2022 69,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Slight play in anti-roll bar link.

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 26 May 2021 67,298 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake pads worn low.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,792 miles

n/s rear and n/s front tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,848 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,848 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,604 miles

front brake discs worn and brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,407 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2014 35,761 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,462 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,129 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2011 20,489 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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RJ08 ERX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ08 ERX, 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 RJ08 ERX registered?

RJ08 ERX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RJ08 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 ERX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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