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RJ08 KSV

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,710 mi
Last recorded118,710 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 KSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 106,964 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,056 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,525 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 81,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,837 miles

Parking brake only just reaches minimum required performance

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 59,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,655 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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RJ08 KSV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RJ08 KSV, 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 RJ08 KSV registered?

RJ08 KSV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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