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FG58 YGZ

2008 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,077 mi
Last recorded114,077 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 YGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,077 miles

Front subframe and mounting area corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Rear rear subframe area corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and mounting area corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Rear rear subframe area corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly loose

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 110,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip slightly loose

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,527 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,547 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,966 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 96,965 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,293 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,854 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,854 miles

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,473 miles

Extensive sidewall damage to N/S/F tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG58 YGZ is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FG58 YGZ, 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 FG58 YGZ registered?

FG58 YGZ is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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