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DE08 KGG

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,048 mi
Last recorded192,048 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 192,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 181,086 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 180,947 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 169,521 miles

Offside Front inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 159,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 145,910 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 145,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions too low to test

Pass 26 Apr 2014 128,158 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 108,056 miles

front jacking points damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,904 miles

both sills damaged

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,684 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 KGG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE08 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

DE08 KGG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 KGG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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