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C5 YHB

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,413 mi
Last recorded144,413 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 YHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 144,413 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 144,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 133,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,011 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 111,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 100,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,550 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 83,549 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear second saftey light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,665 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 57,665 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C5 YHB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C5 YHB, 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 C5 YHB registered?

C5 YHB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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