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CK08 ZKV

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,477 mi
Last recorded131,477 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 131,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 131,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 130,057 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 122,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge. tread depth approx.2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter clip deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in places. (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 119,257 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2020 19,257 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 113,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,432 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,422 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle started to over run. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Bulb incorrectly positioned. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 98,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to outer n inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip to lower screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 91,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2015 83,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 76,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 59,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 51,691 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 ZKV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CK08 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

CK08 ZKV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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