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SE08 MZG

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,687 mi
Last recorded156,687 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 MZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 153,463 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 149,600 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 149,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,495 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged HOUSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface PIECE MISSING (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 143,977 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 139,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 133,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,780 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 122,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 75,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,501 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,501 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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SE08 MZG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SE08 MZG, 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 SE08 MZG registered?

SE08 MZG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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