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GY08 YHT

2008 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,013 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight fluid leak on offside front

Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,847 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight fluid leak on offside front

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,972 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 101,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,972 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 15 Mar 2013 72,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,512 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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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GY08 YHT is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GY08 YHT, 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 GY08 YHT registered?

GY08 YHT is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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