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YA08 KEJ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,376 mi
Last recorded149,376 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 KEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 149,376 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 149,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 142,331 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Catch insecure (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,314 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015
Fail 5 Mar 2015 80,630 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,244 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,764 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Front nearside inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,601 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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YA08 KEJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YA08 KEJ, 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 YA08 KEJ registered?

YA08 KEJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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