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PF08 ZNG

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

237,541 mi
Last recorded237,541 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 ZNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 237,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 232,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 232,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 228,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 215,099 miles

Centre rear upper Stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Jul 2015 214,951 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 194,333 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 166,212 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 166,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 140,995 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 140,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013
Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,534 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,504 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 ZNG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 ZNG, 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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PF08 ZNG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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