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CP08 KBY

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,065 mi
Last recorded89,065 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 89,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,499 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to de-bond.

Slight play in nearside front suspension hub lower swivel joint.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,986 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,983 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,204 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,706 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,820 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,138 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,456 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 22,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 19,405 miles

fuel tank strap damaged

Fail 21 May 2012 19,405 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank strap damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 15,752 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 15,738 miles

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

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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CP08 KBY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP08 KBY, 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 CP08 KBY registered?

CP08 KBY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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