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NY08 KUK

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,922 mi
Last recorded118,922 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 KUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,496 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 117,496 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,399 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 155,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,823 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 65,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,869 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,854 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 37,742 miles

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

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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NY08 KUK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NY08 KUK, 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 NY08 KUK registered?

NY08 KUK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for NY08 KUK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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