2008 Citroen C5 2.7L Diesel · RV08 FHL
2008 Citroen C5 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2008. Recorded mileage 104,116 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C5
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV08 FHL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 104,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 FHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen C5 (RV08 FHL) between May 2011 and December 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reatr bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ”.
RV08 FHL Mileage History
- 18/05/201134,986 mi
- 10/10/201249,402 mi+14,416 mi
- 10/10/201249,402 mi
- 10/10/201356,024 mi+6,622 mi
- 13/10/201462,334 mi+6,310 mi
- 13/10/201462,334 mi
- 19/04/201670,663 mi+8,329 mi
- 19/04/201670,663 mi
- 18/04/201773,860 mi+3,197 mi
- 25/04/201773,860 mi
- 18/04/201875,059 mi+1,199 mi
- 24/04/201978,745 mi+3,686 mi
- 13/11/202079,936 mi+1,191 mi
- 13/11/202079,936 mi
- 01/11/202182,147 mi+2,211 mi
- 10/11/202289,456 mi+7,309 mi
- 11/11/202289,456 mi
- 08/12/202397,130 mi+7,674 mi
- 13/12/2024104,116 mi+6,986 mi
- 13/12/2024104,116 mi
Average of roughly 5,093 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C5 (Mk2, X7)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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