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ST08 ZJJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,100 mi
Last recorded73,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 ZJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,161 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,565 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,497 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 35,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 33,472 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 33,472 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 33,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s wheel arch loose

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,167 miles

esp light is on

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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ST08 ZJJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST08 ZJJ, 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 ST08 ZJJ registered?

ST08 ZJJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is ST08 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 ZJJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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