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HV08 ZWK

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,621 mi
Last recorded214,621 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ZWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 214,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 201,301 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 176,871 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 176,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 162,345 miles

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 162,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking N/s side of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 150,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

driver seat belt slow to retract

Fail 3 Nov 2014 136,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

driver seat belt slow to retract

Pass 7 Nov 2013 122,306 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 121,774 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,921 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 999,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering fluid over full

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,362 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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HV08 ZWK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV08 ZWK, 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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HV08 ZWK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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