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YF08 KFE

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,334 mi
Last recorded164,334 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 KFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 164,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear light lenses damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

surface rust underside vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2020 164,330 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear light lenses damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

surface rust underside vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2019 151,184 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 150,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 138,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,966 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 128,966 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,863 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secondary bonnet latch handle broken

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secondary bonnet latch handle broken

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,460 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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YF08 KFE is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF08 KFE, 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 YF08 KFE registered?

YF08 KFE is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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