CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV08 YYM

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,094 mi
Last recorded106,094 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 106,094 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 May 2022 106,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 101,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,844 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all x4 tyres failed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,933 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 31,289 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,559 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV08 YYM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV08 YYM?

You can check the full history of AV08 YYM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV08 YYM registered?

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

Is AV08 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YYM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV08 YYM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV08 YYM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.