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GF08 KXY

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,253 mi
Last recorded53,253 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,253 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear handbrake cable steady brackets broken

Rear parking brakes just met requirements @17%

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear handbrake cable steady brackets broken

Rear parking brakes just met requirements @17%

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine steady mount breaking up (oil contamination)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,508 miles

No emission readings max RPM 3000

Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,172 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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GF08 KXY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GF08 KXY, 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 GF08 KXY registered?

GF08 KXY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 KXY safe to buy?

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