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RF08 KPG

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,606 mi
Last recorded121,606 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 121,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 121,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 115,170 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cover sills + under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 96,258 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 96,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,712 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil seepage at turbo ducting under engine

osf tyre worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,384 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,830 miles

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,218 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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RF08 KPG is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RF08 KPG, 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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RF08 KPG is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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