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SB08 ZCZ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,980 mi
Last recorded185,980 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 ZCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 185,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 167,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 142,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,601 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 94,562 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 890,969 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,753 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,394 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 53,341 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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,341 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,987 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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SB08 ZCZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB08 ZCZ, 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 SB08 ZCZ registered?

SB08 ZCZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is SB08 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 ZCZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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