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HK57 DVY

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,897 mi
Last recorded149,897 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 DVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 149,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 134,826 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 99,053 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

high level brake light disconnected

rear discs corroded and pads low

slight corrosion on rear suspension fluid pipes

Fail 15 Dec 2014 98,954 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear discs corroded and pads low

slight corrosion on rear suspension fluid pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,072 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 41,786 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 41,786 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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HK57 DVY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HK57 DVY, 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 HK57 DVY registered?

HK57 DVY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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The MOT history for HK57 DVY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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