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CK08 HLX

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,251 mi
Last recorded236,251 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 236,251 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

center brake light n/w

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose & rubbing on tyre

rear brake discs worn & corrosion to n/s/r disc

Fail 4 Oct 2017 236,245 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

center brake light n/w

o/s/f inner wheel arch loose & rubbing on tyre

rear brake discs worn & corrosion to n/s/r disc

Pass 7 Oct 2016 229,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 229,692 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 197,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 159,624 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 159,624 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 81,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,826 miles

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 21 Mar 2011 64,902 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 HLX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CK08 HLX, 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 CK08 HLX registered?

CK08 HLX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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