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EK08 UYM

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 May 2020 105,144 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,253 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (not within mot test measured area)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (not within mot test measured area)

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,563 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (not within mot measured area)

offside front tyre showing signs of wear inner edge (not within mot measured area)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,005 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,375 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,845 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,019 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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EK08 UYM is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK08 UYM, 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 EK08 UYM registered?

EK08 UYM is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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