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T17 EDY

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,507 mi
Last recorded57,507 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 EDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 57,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 55,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,412 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,150 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 49,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,016 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 41,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,122 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,122 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,710 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outside sidewall has a small cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,070 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outside sidewall has a small cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,066 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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T17 EDY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc 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 T17 EDY, 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 T17 EDY registered?

T17 EDY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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