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AY58 YMV

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,495 mi
Last recorded119,495 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 YMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 119,495 miles

Age wear and tear

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 107,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,775 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers & shields fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,736 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,374 miles

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

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

Rear Upper brake light inop

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 49,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,763 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 24,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AY58 YMV is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY58 YMV, 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 AY58 YMV registered?

AY58 YMV is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is AY58 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 YMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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