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AV08 YYK

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,686 mi
Last recorded100,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,686 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 100,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 94,340 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 85,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 85,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

leak around turbo/manifold

oil leak

smoke emission levels high

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,671 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,787 miles

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 57,056 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,173 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 28,222 miles

rear tyres close to limit

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 YYK is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

AV08 YYK is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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