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CY08 FYB

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,391 mi
Last recorded106,391 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 FYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,391 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 106,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2020 106,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working Only working on intermittant (3.4 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,459 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 99,143 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,839 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from o/s steering rack area?? (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 78,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace 1-2 months (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace approx 2-3000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2015 69,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly/overheating???

Pass 27 May 2015 69,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly/overheating???

Pass 29 May 2014 62,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 46,112 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 37,829 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
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CY08 FYB is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CY08 FYB, 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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CY08 FYB is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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