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KE08 YMW

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,374 mi
Last recorded99,374 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 YMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,635 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S REAR (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,444 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,027 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 70,027 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working N/S INNER (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working N/S & O/S (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,013 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 57,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,153 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 51,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,839 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,839 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,910 miles

Front discs slightley pitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,005 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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KE08 YMW is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KE08 YMW, 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 KE08 YMW registered?

KE08 YMW is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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