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HS08 KBJ

2014 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,636 mi
Last recorded132,636 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Citroen C559,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS08 KBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 132,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 120,417 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 120,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 120,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,500 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,911 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 115,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 112,520 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 112,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 111,174 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 111,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,307 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 89,307 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,659 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 45,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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HS08 KBJ is a 2014 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,914 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 HS08 KBJ, 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 12 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HS08 KBJ is a 2014 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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