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NE08 KFV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,421 mi
Last recorded118,421 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 KFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2022 114,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 99,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,247 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,174 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NE08 KFV 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 NE08 KFV, 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 NE08 KFV registered?

NE08 KFV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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