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DA08 YWM

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,607 mi
Last recorded147,607 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,607 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 147,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,322 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 132,320 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,262 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,899 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,650 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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DA08 YWM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA08 YWM, 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 DA08 YWM registered?

DA08 YWM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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