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AX08 KJA

2008 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,329 mi
Last recorded49,329 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 49,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary catch stiff

turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 27 May 2014 49,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet secondary catch stiff

turbo heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,990 miles

o/s rear sidelight inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,735 miles

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre and worn close to limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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AX08 KJA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX08 KJA, 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 AX08 KJA registered?

AX08 KJA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is AX08 KJA safe to buy?

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