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KJ08 OHH

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

377,413 mi
Last recorded377,413 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 OHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 377,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 377,191 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front cvboot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 wheel have 1 wheel nut missing

electronic handbrake switch faulty

Pass 31 Oct 2018 224,459 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 216,407 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 210,502 miles

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

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

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 190,443 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 178,631 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 178,577 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 166,448 miles

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

Oil leak

advise suspension resevoir damp

Fail 1 Jul 2013 166,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

advise suspension resevoir damp

Pass 19 Jun 2012 151,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,426 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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KJ08 OHH is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc 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 KJ08 OHH, 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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KJ08 OHH is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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