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CK08 DUA

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,876 mi
Last recorded100,876 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 DUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,876 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 100,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 100,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

suspension very soft

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension possibly partially siezed

Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,465 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension possibly partially siezed

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,082 miles

carried out emission test and no emissions detected

Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

carried out emission test and no emissions detected

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiperblade slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,251 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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CK08 DUA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc 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 CK08 DUA, 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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CK08 DUA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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