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PX58 ZZA

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 ZZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 112,621 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 112,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,886 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened above sub-frame (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,954 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,954 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,224 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,264 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,264 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 34,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 23,310 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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PX58 ZZA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX58 ZZA, 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 PX58 ZZA registered?

PX58 ZZA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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