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AV08 YGO

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,916 mi
Last recorded113,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,916 miles

front discs worn

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Jun 2016 113,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jun 2015 104,033 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 104,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,115 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 60,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,125 miles

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

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

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 YGO is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AV08 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

AV08 YGO is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AV08 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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