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AU58 ZMZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 102,661 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,252 miles

Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc and pads overheated

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,047 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,322 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s/f suspension unit supply hose has a misting of oil.

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

O/s/f tyre tread on outer edge wearing low.

O/s/r shock adsorber supply hose has a misting of oil.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,805 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,851 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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AU58 ZMZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU58 ZMZ, 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 AU58 ZMZ registered?

AU58 ZMZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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