MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YA08 KEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA08 KEJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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