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HK08 KZB

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,064 mi
Last recorded111,064 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 KZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,936 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,316 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,814 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,259 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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HK08 KZB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK08 KZB, 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 HK08 KZB registered?

HK08 KZB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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