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YF08 ZZT

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,894 mi
Last recorded206,894 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 ZZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 206,894 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 183,164 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 167,286 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 167,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 150,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 147,733 miles

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

nearside rear tyre (raised edge) worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 Jun 2012 147,729 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre (raised edge) worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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YF08 ZZT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF08 ZZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 ZZT registered?

YF08 ZZT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YF08 ZZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 ZZT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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