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GF08 KYH

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 97,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 94,562 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on suspension pipes

Fail 22 Apr 2017 94,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on suspension pipes

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 55,332 miles

o/s/front suspension leg damp

Pass 12 May 2011 42,727 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 KYH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

GF08 KYH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GF08 KYH safe to buy?

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