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YR08 EXE

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,939 mi
Last recorded66,939 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

RegistrationYR08 EXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 66,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 66,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,307 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 64,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front shock damp

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,890 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front handbrake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 39,390 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,633 miles

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

offside front tyre edges slightly wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,820 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,500 miles

both rear tyres are deterioated

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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YR08 EXE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red 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 YR08 EXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 EXE registered?

YR08 EXE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YR08 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 EXE 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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