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EF08 KYY

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 122,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,884 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,693 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 93,528 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,659 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,659 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,687 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,203 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 74,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,833 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,680 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EF08 KYY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 EF08 KYY, 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 EF08 KYY registered?

EF08 KYY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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