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DE08 DZD

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,553 mi
Last recorded103,553 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,553 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 103,553 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,729 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre heavily distorted on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly worn

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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DE08 DZD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE08 DZD, 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 DE08 DZD registered?

DE08 DZD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DE08 DZD safe to buy?

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