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EJ08 ZBY

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

204,006 mi
Last recorded204,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2024 204,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,723 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,092 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 92,197 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer plastic cable to caliper locating clips worn/damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,270 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,351 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,163 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,269 miles

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

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

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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EJ08 ZBY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ08 ZBY, 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 EJ08 ZBY registered?

EJ08 ZBY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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