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PF08 LNZ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,855 mi
Last recorded125,855 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 125,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,651 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))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 110,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 Dec 2020 94,076 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 94,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,521 miles

Rear pads approx half worn

Rear tyres 3-4mm tread

Fail 4 Dec 2019 85,521 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear pads approx half worn

Rear tyres 3-4mm tread

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,749 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 62,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,299 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,745 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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PF08 LNZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF08 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

PF08 LNZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is PF08 LNZ safe to buy?

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