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KL08 HAU

2008 Citroen C5

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 119,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,918 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 103,913 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 92,533 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 92,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 69,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,763 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,018 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,442 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,862 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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KL08 HAU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol 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 KL08 HAU, 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 KL08 HAU registered?

KL08 HAU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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