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AV08 YGJ

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,041 mi
Last recorded87,041 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 87,041 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,451 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 63,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 63,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 48,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 37,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,530 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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AV08 YGJ 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 72.7%.

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 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 AV08 YGJ, 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 AV08 YGJ registered?

AV08 YGJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AV08 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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