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YY08 KSF

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,870 mi
Last recorded130,870 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 KSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,870 miles

3 alloys wheel rims fitted nearside rear steel rim

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,151 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,271 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r seat belt catch case broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,250 miles

Roof rack rail brackets appear to contact glass roof.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 35,502 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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YY08 KSF 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 90.9%.

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 YY08 KSF, 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 YY08 KSF registered?

YY08 KSF is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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