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UJ55 SSS

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,543 mi
Last recorded168,543 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJ55 SSS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 168,543 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 168,037 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 157,552 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around front and rear axle both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 147,877 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension components and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive All over lower engine and OSF suspension components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear pneumatic pipes corroded into pump (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 147,601 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

General corrosion to rear suspension components and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive All over lower engine and OSF suspension components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear pneumatic pipes corroded into pump (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 140,121 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 140,121 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,757 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 132,652 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,705 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 120,702 miles

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

Oil level low warning lamp illuminated (oil topped up before test)

Service warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,111 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 112,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,675 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,537 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,467 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,927 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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UJ55 SSS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UJ55 SSS, 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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UJ55 SSS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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