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CK08 TYC

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,527 mi
Last recorded127,527 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 TYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 127,527 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 127,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,592 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s &n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,107 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,311 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,311 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,323 miles

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

centre stoplight not working

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,323 miles

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

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

centre stoplight not working

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013
Fail 3 Jul 2013

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre below 3mm

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,925 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre below 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,567 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,567 miles

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

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

o/s/r caliper return spring ill fitted

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 TYC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

CK08 TYC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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