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DE08 KFW

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,346 mi
Last recorded113,346 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,346 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,822 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,279 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 105,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 101,100 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 101,100 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 95,132 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 95,132 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 91,435 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 86,429 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 78,324 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 68,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,557 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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DE08 KFW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE08 KFW, 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 DE08 KFW registered?

DE08 KFW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DE08 KFW safe to buy?

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