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FH08 ZWB

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,951 mi
Last recorded87,951 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ZWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,951 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,951 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,656 miles

Offside front handbrake effort low

Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front handbrake effort low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,758 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,754 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,518 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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FH08 ZWB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH08 ZWB, 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 FH08 ZWB registered?

FH08 ZWB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 ZWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 ZWB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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