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FL58 YDX

2008 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,326 mi
Last recorded205,326 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 YDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 205,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 22 Dec 2016 205,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 7 Nov 2015 193,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 193,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 169,872 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 154,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 154,958 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 144,275 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 144,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 118,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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FL58 YDX is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL58 YDX, 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 FL58 YDX registered?

FL58 YDX is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FL58 YDX safe to buy?

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