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PJ08 RZF

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 RZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,131 miles

bonnet catch requires attention

Fail 5 Dec 2025 140,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 131,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,715 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 124,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,213 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 115,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess location / caliper (1.1.15 (a))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2021 106,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,130 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,477 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,701 miles

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 38,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to get the emission tester to register a reading

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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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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