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DN08 RZU

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 RZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 88,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,740 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,731 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,022 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,790 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,572 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement BRAKE CALIPER LEVER SIZED (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,194 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,266 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,982 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s hand brake cable,plastic retaining collar slighty damaged,loose in caliper,cable mounting point

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,453 miles

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

objects in o/s/r tyre - non repairable 225/55r17 97w michelin

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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DN08 RZU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN08 RZU, 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 DN08 RZU registered?

DN08 RZU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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