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KM08 CJY

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 CJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,499 miles

engine,sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes slight bind

engine,sill, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 55,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,448 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,448 miles

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

rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 30 Dec 2011 28,313 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,270 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

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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KM08 CJY is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM08 CJY, 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 KM08 CJY registered?

KM08 CJY is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KM08 CJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 CJY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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