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PK08 UPV

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,852 mi
Last recorded178,852 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 UPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 178,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 166,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 166,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 138,658 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,841 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 126,841 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,841 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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PK08 UPV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PK08 UPV, 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 PK08 UPV registered?

PK08 UPV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is PK08 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 UPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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