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HY58 ZZB

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 ZZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 131,490 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 131,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2025 124,210 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 124,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 116,820 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 116,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 109,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 104,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 94,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 86,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 79,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,416 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 72,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 70,574 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2017 70,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge no cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge no cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 63,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,408 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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HY58 ZZB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HY58 ZZB, 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 HY58 ZZB registered?

HY58 ZZB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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