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PF08 JZM

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 JZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 121,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2022 116,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,511 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,324 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,564 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 97,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2017 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking by tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly lazy

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine under tray wet oil

Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine under tray wet oil

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,403 miles

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade is split but still clearing the windscreen ok

o/s/f seatbelt is slow to retract backwards but still functions ok

Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade is split but still clearing the windscreen ok

o/s/f seatbelt is slow to retract backwards but still functions ok

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,876 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,876 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

inner front brake pads wearing low

inner rear brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge dual tread tyre

under shields fitted partial examination only

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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PF08 JZM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF08 JZM, 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 PF08 JZM registered?

PF08 JZM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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