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KL08 HAX

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,621 mi
Last recorded19,621 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 19,621 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 19,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 18,066 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 17,043 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 16,398 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 16,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 15,230 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 15,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 14,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 11,242 miles

front and rear tyres cracked on wall

Pass 12 Feb 2015 10,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,226 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,122 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 HAX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

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

Is KL08 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 HAX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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