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GK08 ZCZ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 84,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,643 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,562 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,484 miles

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 28 Oct 2020 61,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,345 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,311 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,064 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 32,938 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,234 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,086 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 16,691 miles

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

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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GK08 ZCZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK08 ZCZ, 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 GK08 ZCZ registered?

GK08 ZCZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GK08 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 ZCZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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