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AV08 YYU

2008 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,986 mi
Last recorded60,986 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,611 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,209 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 22,209 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyre worn on inner edges

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 YYU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYU, 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

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What year was AV08 YYU registered?

AV08 YYU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AV08 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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