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CK08 VRC

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,766 mi
Last recorded46,766 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,766 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,958 miles

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

neaside front bumper damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,361 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

neaside front bumper damaged

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 VRC is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRC, 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 CK08 VRC registered?

CK08 VRC is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CK08 VRC safe to buy?

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