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AK58 YPA

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,980 mi
Last recorded164,980 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 164,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 164,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 153,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 140,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,027 miles

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 153,011 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 153,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 131,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sill plastic covers

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 131,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sill plastic covers

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,016 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

car has under and over covers can not see all compoments.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,528 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 121,516 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 116,326 miles

engine cover fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r light damage

Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 96,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2013 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,201 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

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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AK58 YPA is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK58 YPA, 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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AK58 YPA is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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