2008 Citroën C5 · 4,916 MOT tests
2008 Citroën C5 reliability
2008 Citroën C5s fail 44.5% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 C5 years (4,916 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- 44.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën C5s: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 116,565
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,916
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.8% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Citroën C5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.7%
- Suspension17.2%
- Body, chassis and structure11.8%
- Brakes9.7%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.7%
- Steering6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.62%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.75%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.19%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.98%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.03%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.91%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (7.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Citroën C5 reliable?
2008 Citroën C5s fail 44.5% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 C5 years (4,916 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Citroën C5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.62% of tests), position lamp not working (7.75% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Citroën C5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Citroën C5 shows 116,565 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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