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SL08 XZH

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,816 mi
Last recorded182,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2026 182,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 178,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 170,484 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 170,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 163,196 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 157,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 157,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 151,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,022 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 141,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 131,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 90,028 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,940 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 48,581 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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SL08 XZH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL08 XZH, 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 SL08 XZH registered?

SL08 XZH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is SL08 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 XZH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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