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KM08 VHV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,246 mi
Last recorded167,246 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 167,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 167,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 140,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear arm bushes n/s and o/s

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,063 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,032 miles

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Apr 2012 60,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

N/s wiper blade deteriorated.

N/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,696 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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KM08 VHV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KM08 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

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

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