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EU57 YBD

2008 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,638 mi
Last recorded134,638 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,638 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 134,638 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 130,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 124,086 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,069 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 119,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,382 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 110,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 107,318 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 107,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,081 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

intermittent 'play' evident when moving steering (colomn components obscured)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,453 miles

N/S/F suspension cylinder has slight weap

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 45,453 miles

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

N/S/F suspension cylinder has slight weap

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,872 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,705 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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EU57 YBD is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EU57 YBD, 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 EU57 YBD registered?

EU57 YBD is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 January 2008.

Is EU57 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU57 YBD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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