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PF08 KCX

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,366 mi
Last recorded120,366 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 KCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 22 Mar 2021 120,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 117,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,927 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,676 miles

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

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

slight free play n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight free play n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,118 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,107 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres scrubed on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,031 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,189 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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PF08 KCX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PF08 KCX, 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 PF08 KCX registered?

PF08 KCX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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