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KM08 VHU

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,828 mi
Last recorded175,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 175,828 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 167,661 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 167,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 160,877 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre low on inner tread

Pass 27 Jun 2015 144,249 miles

ENGINE RUNNING TO CLEAN TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 127,442 miles

ENGINE TO CLEAN TO GIVE OUT EMISSION READINGS

Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,001 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 93,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,151 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 63,066 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 VHU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

KM08 VHU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KM08 VHU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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