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SM08 ZXR

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,807 mi
Last recorded90,807 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ZXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 90,807 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 80,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 80,689 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 77,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 73,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 73,034 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 67,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 67,699 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 60,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 60,225 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 46,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 37,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SM08 ZXR is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM08 ZXR, 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 SM08 ZXR registered?

SM08 ZXR is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is SM08 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 ZXR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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