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HD08 DZW

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,691 mi
Last recorded15,691 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 DZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 15,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 15,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 15,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 15,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 14,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 14,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 12,866 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 26 Mar 2018 12,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,648 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 6,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 5,622 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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HD08 DZW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HD08 DZW, 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 HD08 DZW registered?

HD08 DZW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is HD08 DZW safe to buy?

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