MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bonnet catch requires attention
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
bonnet catch requires attention
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer rim / damaged
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer rim / damaged
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both handbrake cables not fully located in rear calipers / working ok
trims and covers fitted
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (new bulbs fitted) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both handbrake cables not fully located in rear calipers / working ok
trims and covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess location / caliper (1.1.15 (a))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess location / caliper (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess loose location on caliper (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front brake pad wire broken
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess loose location on caliper (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front brake pad wire broken
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hand brake reduced effort
Sill trims fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
covers & trims fitted
plastic covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
plastic covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
unable to get the emission tester to register a reading
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ08 RZF is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PJ08 RZF, 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 PJ08 RZF registered?
PJ08 RZF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 August 2008.
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