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EK08 YTJ

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,817 mi
Last recorded99,817 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 87,834 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush. hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush. hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Undertray

Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,777 miles

under tray.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,250 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,961 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,960 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,888 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 YTJ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

EK08 YTJ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 YTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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