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PY08 EWZ

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 EWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 118,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,152 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 78,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,784 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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PY08 EWZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY08 EWZ, 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 PY08 EWZ registered?

PY08 EWZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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