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HD08 ZBT

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,332 mi
Last recorded136,332 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 ZBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 136,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 123,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 102,183 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,081 miles

front brakepads 75% worn

front tyre damage

Fail 3 Jan 2020 81,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

front brakepads 75% worn

front tyre damage

Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,406 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 68,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 53,487 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 9,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,355 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 8,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,649 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 ZBT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

HD08 ZBT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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